Janet Lucille Helgren, 74, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019 at Rochester Methodist Hospital following a battle with cancer.

Jan Hophan was born on March 24, 1944 in Plum City, WI to Ronald and Lucille (Bechel) Hophan. Following graduation from high school, she attended St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester obtaining her LPN license. While in Rochester she met and married Norman "Norm" Helgren on August 30, 1969 in Plum City, WI. Jan worked in nursing for over 30 years. In retirement, she was very active in Elder Network, Community Food Response, and at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester. She was an avid gardener, card player, crafter, painter, and loved her family above all.

She is survived by her husband, Norm of Rochester; her children, Stephen (Susan Halla) Helgren of St. Louis, MO, Susan (Matt) Jenkins of Rochester, Marcia Helgren of Rochester; grandchildren, Meredith, Lewis, and Evan Jenkins all of Rochester, Joey and Elek Borrelli of St. Louis, MO; her sisters, Sr. Ronalda Hophan of LaCrosse, WI, Joan (Mike) Steffens of Owatonna, MN, and Kathy (Tom) Cesa of El Cerrito, CA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Sr. Karen Hophan.

The memorial Mass for Jan will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester (1600 11th Ave SE Rochester, MN 55904) with Rev. Shawn Haremza officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday.

Memorials are suggested to Community Food Response or Elder Network.