Janine D. “Jan” Zane

Janine D. “Jan” Zane, age 86, of Galena, IL, formerly of Orlando, FL, completed her earthly journey on April 27, 2026, at Ennoble Manor in Dubuque, IA. A celebration of life will be held at Lord of Love Lutheran Church, 219 Summit St, Galena, on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Friends may visit beginning at 1:00 p.m. and following the service. The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Janine’s family.

Janine was born on August 1, 1939, in Montevideo, MN, the daughter of David and Harriette (Faue) Darling. She was gifted with an outgoing personality and the ability to make friends wherever she went. She met the love of her life, Jack Zane, on July 4, 1961 and they were united in marriage on November 21, 1961. They were blessed with a wonderful life of nearly 65 years together. Janine graduated from William Woods College and joined the corporate banking world, primarily with Harris Bank in Chicago for many years and lastly with U.S. Bank in Galena. She and Jack also owned and operated Subway Stores in Galena, IL, Platteville and Janesville, WI, and owned Grant Hills Motel in Galena with their daughter and son-in-law prior to retirement.

In her free-time, Janine spent countless hours perfecting her needlepoint skills and her many lovely creations remain as cherished treasures for those who knew and loved her. She also enjoyed traveling, with Las Vegas and Hawaii being her favorite spots to visit. 

But, for those who knew Janine, it was her gift for connecting with people that made the world a little better every day she was in it. This gift is evidenced by the multitude of friendships with customers, co-workers, neighbors, friends of friends and many others that endured for decades. A chance encounter with a stranger turned into a lifetime of friendship more times than anyone would imagine. She always had time to talk and listen, was always willing to help, and she possessed a generosity of heart, mind and spirit that was a blessing to all. She was, quite simply, somebody who made everybody feel like somebody. Her legacy of love will live within our hearts until we see her beautiful smile again.

Those left to cherish Janine’s life and memory include,

her loving husband of 64 years,

Jack Zane, Galena, IL;

her children,

Dianne Lorento, Galena, IL,

and Scott (Alex A.) Zane, Windermere, FL;

her grandson,

Michael Z. “Mickey” (Anna Jenewein) Lorento, Waukee, IA;

her sister,

Lynne (Carlos) Gutierrez, Schaumburg, IL;

her niece,

Gloria (Jesse) Marzell, Lombard, IL;

her great niece and nephews,

Preston, Abigail and Remington Marzell, Lombard, IL;

her “second son,”

Rob Engelhardt, Metarie, LA;

her beloved grand-dogs and grand-cats;

as well as extended family and many, many friends.

Janine was preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in-law, Ernest and Katherine Zane; her son-in-law, Michael Lorento; and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Thomas and Sena Zane.

Janine’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Ennoble Nursing and Rehabilitation in Dubuque, Hospice of Dubuque, the doctors and nurses at Mercy Hospital of Dubuque, and Dr. Greg Vandigo for their professional and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janine’s name to Safe Haven Humane Society in Elizabeth, IL.

Online condolences may be shared with Janine’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com