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Sarah Jane Van Emon Modjeski passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2026. Born on October 12, 1942 in Bluffton, Indiana to Fred and Lucile Van Emon, Sarah earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University. She began teaching in Hammond, Indiana, where she met and married a fellow teacher, Jerome “Jerry” Modjeski. Sarah and Jerry married in June of 1966. A week later, they couple left for the summer to attend …

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I’m so sad to hear of Sarah’s passing ,she was an amazing lady . My condolences to all of you . I know she’s up there w…
I’m so sad to hear of Sarah’s passing ,she was an amazing lady . My condolences to all of you . I k…
I’m so sad to hear of Sarah’s passing ,she was an amazing lady .…

Sare had been a great sister-in-law since the day she and Jerry were wed. Will miss her laid back demeanor and always f…

Sare had been a great sister-in-law since the day she and Jerry were wed. Will miss her laid back d…

Sare had been a great sister-in-law since the day she and Jerry …

Such A Very Special Lady. She will be Missed by Many. Love n Hugs to her Children & Families.
Such A Very Special Lady. She will be Missed by Many. Love n Hugs to her Children & Families.
Such A Very Special Lady. She will be Missed by Many. Love n Hug…
She was a mom to so many and left behind a great legacy in her children, grandchildren, and former students. Until late…
She was a mom to so many and left behind a great legacy in her children, grandchildren, and former …
She was a mom to so many and left behind a great legacy in her c…

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Born

October 12th, 1942
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Passed away

April 29th, 2026
Kentland, IN

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