Janice "Jan" Popp, age 83, a resident of Wheaton, IL, died June 24, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Jan was born October 7, 1942, in Lockport, NY, the third of four daughters of the late Raymond and Ethel Meahl. She lived a life defined by service, generosity, and faith.

She graduated from Houghton College and received her master's degree in education from the University at Buffalo. She married Richard Popp in 1964, and after three years of teaching, stayed home to raise her children while working on the family dairy farm in Castile, NY.

Jan was deeply involved in Castile Baptist Church for more than 40 years and later attended The Compass Church in Wheaton. She taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School (VBS), Pioneer Girls, and Release Time; sang in the choir; served on numerous committees; and hosted many events. Jan was also active with the American Red Cross and served as chairman of the Wyoming County Red Cross for several years.

Jan was a woman of boundless energy. If there was a need, she sought to fill it, whether someone needed a visit, an encouraging note, a meal, or a party. She loved gathering family and friends, as well as missionaries and international students, around a beautifully appointed table. During her later years, she spent many hours each week serving the community—and building community—at Repeat Boutique in Wheaton, IL.

Jan thoughtfully invested herself in people. Whether planning the annual grandchildren's "Cousins Camp" or carefully considering the questions she would ask at a Sunday lunch, she delighted in learning about people's lives and inviting others into the wonder of humanity.

Jan is survived by her children, Aileen (Edward) Miner, Richard "Rusty" (Melinda) Popp, and Pamela (Craig) Dutton; her sisters, Marilyn Law, Sharon (Anthony) Gould, and Phyllis (Wayne) Bowerman; eight grandchildren, Carolyn Miner, Phillip Miner, Sarah Miner, Ruby Popp, Anna Popp, Andrew Beckelhymer, Abigail Beckelhymer, and Maxwell Dutton; and one great-granddaughter, Olivia Bullard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and a grandson, Tad Popp.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL. A memorial funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10, at 10:00 a.m. at College Church, 332 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton, IL. To watch the livestreamed funeral service for Jan Popp please click here.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Voice of the Martyrs (www.persecution.com).

Family and friends may sign the guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at (630) 668-0027.