Janet Neyens

JANET ANN NEYENS

Marion

Janet Ann Neyens, 71, of Marion, passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, with her family at her side.

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with Father Phil Thompson officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 30, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, with a vigil service at 3 p.m.

Janet was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on May 20, 1944, to Michael and Leona (Roling) Herting. She graduated from Wahlert High School in 1962. She met the love of her life, John Neyens, at an ice skating rink when they were sophomores in high school. They were united in marriage on June 27, 1964.

Janet was the mother of four children and a second mom to countless more, who knew her as "Mom Jan." She made a home filled with love, laughter and the aroma of her fresh-baked rolls.

Janet moved through life at high speed, producing two generations of fast walkers just trying to keep up with her. She loved playing games with her grandchildren, roasting marshmallows over the campfire, watching birds in the garden, hiking up mountains, biking down trails, exploring the country on long RV trips and showing off her moves on the dance floor.

A talented seamstress and award-winning quilter, Janet was a member of the American Sewing Guild and Eastern Iowa Heirloom Quilters. She was a member of St. Pius X Parish since 1969.

Janet is survived by her husband of 51 years, John; children, Deborah (Bob Erger) Neyens of Swisher, Christine (Scott) Salter of Robins, David (Joanie) Neyens of Anamosa and John (Lisa) Neyens of Lee's Summit, Mo.; grandchildren, Alec and Jacob Salter, Mick and Ellie Wilson and Mackenzie, Abigail and Addison Hill; siblings, Anita Gilles, Emil (Darlene) Herting, Nancy Steffen, Loras (Claire) Herting, Mary Duschen, Judy Herting and Linda (David) Mizaur; sister-in-law, Carol Herting; and many nieces and nephews.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Norma Krug; brother, Vernon Herting; and brothers-in-law, John Gilles, Walter Krug, Kenneth Steffen and Wilfred Duschen.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Anna Purna Ghosh Foundation to help cancer patients in need at APG Foundation, P.O. Box 1248, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 or www.apgfoundation.org.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.