Janice "Jan" Modersohn

JANICE 'JAN' MODERSOHN, 61 ROCKTON - Janice "Jan" Modersohn, 61, of Rockton passed away peacefully in her home after a brief illness. Jan was born to Willis and Opal (Hensley) Eaton on April 5, 1948, in Bremerton, Wash. She was born to a military family, so she spent her formative years in Japan, Rhode Island, California, Tennessee and Beloit, Wis., before settling down and falling in love with Rockton, where she spent the remainder of her life. Jan took great pride in her elected position as the village clerk of Rockton, a career she loved and enjoyed so much. Jan is survived by her children, Shawn Modersohn of Washington, Amber (Matthew) Beard of Caledonia and Brianna Modersohn of Rockton; sister, Marie Eaton of California; grandchildren, Evan and Alex Modersohn; several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and brother, Jim Eaton. Her family would like to thank Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Beloit Regional Hospice and all her cherished friends for their thoughtful and caring support given to Jan throughout her illness. Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., with the Rev Daniel J. Herman, pastor of Old Stone Church, officiating. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Wis. A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. A memorial is being established.