James F. Modec, 72, of Arlington Heights, beloved husband of Ruth R., nee Kishel; loving father of Alicia (John) Poreda and Michael (fiancee, Andrea Fisher); loved grandfather of Edward Modec, Cody and Shaylyn Poreda; dear brother of Dennis (Susan) and Thomas (Elizabeth). Visitation Friday from 3 until 9 p.m. at Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., proceeding to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, for Mass at 10 a.m. Committal Service 11 a.m. Monday at Eveleth Cemetery, Eveleth, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 100 W. Palatine Rd., Suite #150, Palatine, IL 60067 or to the American Diabetes Assn., 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite #2015, Chicago, IL 60602. Info, 847-253-0168 .
