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Joan Modert, age 91, of Burr Oak, passed away Wednesday morning, June 14, 2023 at Sparrow House Adult Living in Sturgis.
She was born August 17, 1931 in Bronson, Michigan daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Vaughn) Machan.
Joan was a longtime resident of the Sturgis and Burr Oak area and her early life was spent in Bronson where she was a graduate of Bronson High School with the class of 1949.
On December 23, 1949 she married Raymond Lewis Modert in Angola. Following 65 years of marriage, Ray preceded her in death January 3, 2015.
Joan was involved with Ray in the family business of Modert Concrete Products as the company bookkeeper/secretary.
She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Sturgis. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.
She and Ray were both involved in scouting as Cub Scout Den mother and Ray a scoutmaster. Joan took great pride in her three sons all becoming Eagle Scouts.
She and Ray loved traveling and traveled to all 50 of the United States, 49 of them in their motorhome. She enjoyed 30 years of wintering in Florida, crafts, ceramics, and antiquing.
Mrs. Modert is survived by her three sons: James (Robin) Modert and Scott Modert both of Burr Oak and Daniel (Kathy) Modert of Port St. Lucie, Florida; grandchildren: Adam (Lindsey) Modert, Crystal (Mitch) Sahli West, Myla (Erik) Wine, Travis (Kristina) Modert and Kelli (Wayne) Harker; 18 great grandchildren; sisters: Alana (Roy) Clark of Sturgis and Marilyn (Joe) Macaluso of New Mexico and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson, one great grandson; brother: Don Machan; nephew: Denny Machan and her beloved dog: Duffy.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Private graveside services and burial of the remains will take place at Adams Cemetery in rural Burr Oak. Pastor Doug Noonkester of the First Baptist Church in Sturgis will officiate.
The Hackman Family Funeral Homes of Sturgis is entrusted with the arrangements.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Mrs. Modert’s memory consider Sparrow House Adult Living, 201 Broadus St., Sturgis, MI 49091 or Full Circle Home Health Care, 217 S. Third St., Burr Oak, MI 49030.
We encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
