Joan L. Hoeper age 87, of Warren IL, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, the New Glarus Home in New Glarus, WI. Born August 8, 1938, in Darlington, Wisconsin, Joan was the cherished daughter of John and Lucille (Jacobson) Miller. She was raised in rural Argyle and graduated from Darlington High School.

In 1956, Joan was united in marriage to Vernon Hoeper at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Together, they began their life farming in the Darlington area. Following an unfortunate farming accident, they relocated to Warren, Illinois, where Joan worked at Micro Switch and raised their beloved family. Joan also took great joy in hosting many foreign exchange students through ICES. Through the relationships she nurtured with her foreign exchange students was able to travel the world to visit them and experience their cultures firsthand.

A dedicated and hardworking woman, Joan spent her years with a passion for sewing, gardening, refinishing furniture, and staying active. Above all, she treasured the time spent visiting with family and friends. She was an active member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Warren, participating faithfully in its Altar and Rosary Society.

Joan is lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her devoted children: Suzette Weckerly of Fort Atkinson, WI; William (Lori Myers) Hoeper of Freeport, IL; and Michael (Angela) Hoeper of New Glarus, WI. Her cherished grandchildren: Christopher (Daisy) Weckerly, Sean (Jessica) Weckerly, Travis Weckerly, Brianne Tucker, Delaney Hoeper, Liam Hoeper, Riley Hoeper, Maxwell Hoeper, Finian Hoeper, and Nora Hoeper. She also leaves behind her beloved cat, Boots.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Hoeper; son Timothy Hoeper; siblings David Miller and Ellen Cox; and granddaughter Heather Anderson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Warren, Illinois. Interment will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Warren. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com

Joan’s life was marked by strength, devotion, and an enduring spirit. Her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.