Memorial
Janet Evonne Widener, 65, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday surrounded by family, September 24, 2016 at her home. Funeral Service: 10:00 am Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Monday, October 3, 2016 at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Janet was born September 12, 1951, the daughter of Jack and Dolly (Waalk) Draker in Cedar Falls. She was married to Charles E. Widener on May 22, 1982. He passed away in 2001. Janet greatly enjoyed the outdoors. She liked to fish and spend time in her garden. Janet worked various jobs, but recently she worked for U.S. Cellular. She loved to spend time with her family, friends and pets. She will be missed by those that knew and loved her.
Survivors include her two children, Max (Janet) Hubbard, Abby (Ryan) Reid; two grandchildren, Kalli Hubbard, Lennon Reid; two sisters, Jolene Kacere, Jackie (Mike) Bailey; brother, David (Julie) Draker; special friend, Ken Kistner; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and birth father, Duane Rinker.
A memorial fund has been established.