Pequita M. Behrndt, 85, of Marshall, IL passed away 7:20 AM Wed., Sept. 25, 2024 in Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born July 17, 1939 at Monticello, IN, the daughter of Donald and Doris Holloway Watkins. On July 8, 1960, she married John W. Behrndt at Monticello, IN and he preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 2020. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Bartnick; a son, Jon Behrndt and siblings, Anita Edmondson, Don Watkins and Connie Watkins. Surviving are a daughter, Mindy (Michael) Janosky of Noblesville, IN; grandchildren, Lauren Briner, Joseph Bartnick, Brendan Bartnick, Zachary Bartnick, Lucas Bartnick, Katherine Janosky,Griffin Janosky, Samantha Bartnick and great grandchildren, Madison Bartnick, Arland Bartnick, Cooper Bartnick, Nora Bartnick, Henry Bartnick, Mya Bartnick, Bentley Briner and Jackson Briner. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal at Lafayette, IN. She was a retired Registered Nurse and had received her BS in nursing. She and her husband were animal lovers and were master gardeners. A visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 30th from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM in the chapel at Greenwood Cemetery, 153Tilden Ave., Michigan City, IN with burial following in the cemetery.For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to a humane society pf the donor's choice. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.