Obituary - Janis Mary Modlin

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Janis Mary Modlin (Roecker), loving mother of two, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at age seventy-five. An avid reader, Janis earned a bachelor’s degree in education and spent a year as a high school English teacher. She then began her true calling as a mother to Tim Modlin and Christina Benson (Tim Benson). It was her greatest joy to see her children grow into adults.

Born to Everett and Ruth (Counselman) Roecker in Ottawa, KS on January 16th, 1949. She loved to share stories of her childhood growing up on the family farm with her parents, grandmother and five siblings. Janis was also the grandmother to Mia and Phoebe Benson and retired to Peculiar, Mo to be closer to family and spend time with them.

Janis was best known for her quick-witted humor, fierce determination, generous spirit, and love for her family. Janis is also survived by her brother Larry Roecker and sisters Barb Roecker, Teresa Hermrick, Susan Yancy and Karen Geiger as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins that she so enjoyed keeping updated on. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Elaine Burchett.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday June 1st, at 2 p.m. at the Princeton Community Center. Janis will be missed by family and friends.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278