Obituary
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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