Jean Marie Modreske, age 83 of Wayland, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Her parents John and Mildred DeHaan preceded her in death. She is survived by husband of 59 years, Floyd; sons Bruce (Laura), Bob (Shelly), and Paul; special friend, Kathy Buist; grandchildren Katie (Mitch) Punches, Autumn (Brandon) Prus, Nick (Lauren) Wellman, Stephanie (Andy) Wilson, Matt (April) Modreske, Anie Modreske, Izie Modreske, Wyatt Modreske, Sami Modreske, McKenna Modreske; great-grandchildren Evelyn and Jace Wilson, Tanner and Sawyer Punches, Hudson Wellman, Kinleigh Prus; and lifelong friends Margaret Borton and Bob Mabie.
Jean served as Hopkins Treasurer for 12 years and was a home economics teacher for five years. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sewing, and acting as a judge for the baked goods at the Allegan County Fair for many years.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wayland, 1235 135th Ave., Wayland. A time to meet with family and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the service on Monday.
The family welcomes memories and messages in their online guestbook at www.kubiakcookwayland.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Wayland Memorial Fund.
