Janice Elaine Zins, age 79, completed her earthly journey on September 26, 2018, at home, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Jan was born March 21, 1939, in Dodgeville to Herbert & Lucille (Cushman) Mellum.

Jan's journey also included polio & rheumatic fever as a child. But Jan will be remembered for her love of family & friends & helping those in need.  She loved knitting, motorcycling, spending time with her granddaughters, camping & touring in the corvette.  Jan was a talented florist who shared her talents.

Jan is survived by her husband, Allan Zins; sons Steven (Laura) Mallon, & Todd (Diane) Mallon; granddaughters Jessica, Samantha & Amanda Mallon; siblings Faye (Bob) Danz, Gary (Patti) Mellum, Linda (Keith) Olson, Duane (Virginia) Mellum, Connie (Don) Ketelboeter; sister in law, Ione Mellum; & many nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bill & 3 infant siblings.  The family would like to thank Dr. Leal & the UW Carbone Cancer Center of Madison, along with Jodi & the hospice team.

A visitation will start at 9:30 am before the 11:00 funeral service, on Friday, October 5, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 100 Oak St, Prairie du Sac, with Pastor Sally Williams officiating.