Janice Marie (Nelson) Mohan

Janice Marie (Nelson) Mohan, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on May 6, 2023 at the age of 86 after an 18 month battle with cancer.  A memorial service will be held at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel in Sioux City, IA on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. followed by a luncheon at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Born on September 21, 1936 in Fosston, MN to parents, Christian Nelson and Ruth (Benson) Nelson, Janice lived most of her life in Sioux City, IA.  She graduated from Central High School in 1953 and went on to work at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.  There she met and married Donald Mohan (the love of her life) on September 29, 1956.  They were blessed with three children.

Janice was a devout Christian and active throughout her years at Augustana Lutheran Church.  Her example of faith is her greatest legacy to children, Mark (Marci) Mohan, Amy Skiff and David Mohan; grandchildren, Hannah (Nick) Kranowski and Dylan (Stephanie) Mohan and adored great-grandchildren, Henry, Allison and Griffin.

Among her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren, reading and traveling with her husband.

Janice was proceeded in death by her parents; loving husband, Donald Mohan; sister, Audrey (Nelson) Mook and brothers, Dwayne Nelson, Charles Nelson and Marvin Nelson.

Memorials in her honor can be made to Augustana Lutheran Church, 600 Court Street Sioux City, IA 51101.