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Janet Heyden Obituary
Janet Lee Heyden
March 6, 1933-October 4, 2019
DAVENPORT-Janet Lee Heyden, 86, of Davenport, IA, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM, Monday, October 7, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Durant Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com
Janet was born on March 6, 1933, the daughter of Carl (Julia) Barton in Muscatine, IA. She was raised by Carl and Violet, after her mom's death at the age of 8. She graduated from Muscatine High School with the Class of 1951. Janet married John H. Heyden on July 27, 1957 in Muscatine.
Janet worked as an operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and babysat in her home for many years. Janet enjoyed playing cards, especially Cribbage with her husband. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and was an avid Chicago Cubs, Bears, and Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Janet is survived by her husband John, daughter, Jennifer Sawyer and son, Wayne (Ruby) Blieu both of Muscatine, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Donald Barton.
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Theresa Goldermann
October 7, 2019
Sincere sympathy to all the family. Peace for everyone!
Kay Ribbink
October 5, 2019
To the Hayden and Blieu family.
My condolences to you all. Janet (mom) had a heart for everyone else. Such a loving person, will always miss her. Always loved that she loved the song, Jeremiah was a Bullfrog while we ate tacos.
Peace and loving prayers to the family and friends of Janet Heyden
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Kimberly Sherrod-Hensler
October 5, 2019
John, Jennifer and the Entire Heyden Family-You all lost an AMAZING woman in your family. Jan was a lady at heart always doing things for everyone else before herself. She was always pleasant to be around and to talk to , she'll be missed by many. May all the good memories you share will help you through this difficult time. Mothers are special and one of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Kimberly Sherrod-Hensler Family
Sherry Ross
October 5, 2019
My sincere condolences. Fond memories of Jan when visiting back home from Mexico with Mom, Sue, Karen and Marge.
Love,
Sherry
Kim Pilcher
October 5, 2019
Our hearts and prayers go out to you John and your family. She was the best nana with the best snickerdoodles. She was so loving to our doll baby. We loved her so much!
Karen and Jim Barton
October 4, 2019
Dear"big sis", We are heartbroken. There will never be another Nana, the kindest, loving, most giving person ever. You will never be forgotten. Love, your" little sis" and " most favorite cousin"
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6
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bentley Funeral Home - Durant1001 6th Street P.O. Box 817, Durant, IA 52747
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7
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10:30 a.m.
Bentley Funeral Home - Durant1001 6th Street P.O. Box 817, Durant, IA 52747
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