Memorial

Janet M. Stevens, 86, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Janet was born on March 16, 1940, to Martin L. and Verna C. (Moir) Carstensen in Anamosa, Iowa. Janet grew up in Wyoming, Iowa. She graduated from Wyoming High School and Paris Academy in Cedar Rapids. She was united in marriage to Donald A. Stevens on September 2, 1961, in Marengo. They made their home in Cedar Rapids.

Janet retired from the Cedar Rapids Community School District, Erskine Elementary after 28 years of dedicated service. Spending time with family was important to her. She loved cooking, baking, doing crafts with her grandchildren and attending all of their activities. She also enjoyed weekend trips with good friends.

She is survived by 3 children, Randy (Amy) Stevens, Carrie Anderson, and Janell Kenney all of Cedar Rapids; 6 grandchildren, Drew (Hannah) Stevens; Claire Stevens; Nolan (Brianna) Anderson; Rosalyn (Jesse) Anderson; twins, Miles (Kit) Kenney and Connor Kenney; 5 great grandchildren, Royce; twins, Ezra and Juniper; Ivan and Parker; 5 sisters-in-law, Diane Carstensen, Marcella Hilton, Bev Neswold, Jean Stevens, and Diane Stevens; 11 nephews, 13 nieces, and extended loving family members.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Donald and her husband of 63 years, Don.

Memorial donations may be directed to Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Center for Dementia & Aging, 701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403.