We lost another sweet person over the weekend. Jean Popp of Baraboo, Wisconsin - and lovely wife of Mike Popp - lost her battle with cancer. Jean was a regular attendee of most Massey events that Mike attended. She could care less about Mike's tractors but loved visiting and sharing stories about daily events in her life with the other women. Her dynamic personality attracted everyone to be near her to listen! She always had a smile on her face, a laugh that never quit, and a welcoming attitude everyone appreciated. We will all miss Jean. Rest in comfort and peace.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and all of her family members.
Gary T. Emsweller
Please read below her oibtuary:
Mary Jean Popp
March 27, 1947 - October 17, 2025
Baraboo, WI. - In loving memory of Mary Jean (McGuire) Popp, age 78, who passed away peacefully at her residence in Caledonia Township, on Friday, October 17, 2025 with her husband, Mike and son, Jaye by her side. Her four children and eight grandchildren were also with her during her last days.
Jean was born in Dodgeville, Wisc., to Robert and Frances (Pustina) McGuire. She grew up in Highland, Wisc. Jean enjoyed the outdoors, took classes at the community college, volunteered with the maple education program (Friends of the Mackenzie Center), and enjoyed meeting up with her friends. Her sense of humor, love for life, and her ability to engage in lively conversation was a true gift.
Jean and Mike enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling with their camper around the country and Canada, cross country skiing, kayaking, biking, and attending their grandkids events. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Popp; her four children, Robert (Miriam) Pierick, Jaye (Bill Wallace) Pierick, Renee (Weston) Tollefson, and Chad (Lisa) Pierick; eight grandchildren, Josh Pierick, Matthew (Esther) Pierick, Chelsea Pierick, Brittany Walls (Daylan Doerfer), Lexi Tollefson, Waylon Tollefson, Clay Pierick, and Sophie Pierick; one great-grandson, Abel Skinrud; five siblings, Pat (Pat) McGuire, Don (Pat) McGuire, Dan McGuire, Marge Pierick, and Lynda Weber; two step- daughters, Brenda (Theodore) Shinners and Michelle (Brian) Clinnin; four step-grandchildren, Harrison Shinners, Mason Shinners, Samson Shinners, and Vera Clinnin; brothers-in-law, Sean O'Fallon; and other relatives and many dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her stepmother, Jeanne McGuire; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Vern Faber; two brothers, Tom McGuire and Jim McGuire; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Betty Popp; niece, Megan McGuire; sister-in-law, Maureen O'Fallon; brothers-in-law, Lee Weber, Gil Pierick, Dan Popp, and Gerald Popp.
A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 624 N. Willow St., Reedsburg, Wisconsin, with Fr. Luke Powers officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery, Baraboo, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School, 310 2nd St., Baraboo, WI., 53913 or the Women's Care Center, 3711 Orin Rd., Madison, WI., 53704
Jean's family wishes to thank relatives and friends for their love and support during her journey. It was very much appreciated. In addition, a special thank-you to all the doctors, nurses and staff at UW Health and the wonderful nurses of SSM Hospice for the care given to her.