John W. Modlin

John W. Modlin, 79, of Macomb, IL, passed away at 6:47 pm on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on May 5, 1944 in Carlinville, IL, the son of John and Wilma (Crouch) Modlin. John married Diana Groff on August 6, 1966 in Rushville, IL. She survives.

He is also survived by his two children; Shari (and John) Connell and Scott Modlin, both of Macomb, granddaughter; Kelsi (and Josh Conger) Connell, and three great-grandsons; Jackson, Gabriel and Aldon Conger.

He was preceded in death by two brothers; Richard and David Modlin.

John served as a Cadet in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1963.

John graduated from Western Illinois University in 1970. He was a tool and die maker and worked at NTN Bower Corporation in Macomb. He also helped his father-in-law with roofing and construction.

He was member of the NRA and the Macomb American Legion. He enjoyed Ham radios and riding motorcycles. He loved his granddaughter and great-grandsons.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Dean Potts will be officiating. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery. The Macomb American Legion will provide military rites. A visitation will take place from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Memorials may be made to WIU Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund.