In loving memory of

Janet Denise "Jan" Howell
February 21, 1952 - February 6, 2018

Janet D. Howell, 65, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side at 5:51 P.M. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

Friends and family may gather in remembrance of Janet on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Janet Denise Horkheimer was born on February 21, 1952 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Edwin and Irene (Broadhead) Horkheimer. She grew up in Dubuque and married Dennis Howell August 16, 1969 and they had three children together. They later divorced in 1991.

Janet worked for several years at DynaGear, Hoof, Wady's and Pacific Coast Feather Factory. She enjoyed fishing, puzzles, reading, playing dice and cards, and spending time with her grandchildren and three boys.

She is survived by her three boys, Jeffrey (Danielle) Howell of Maquoketa, IA, Duane (Dana) Howell of Maquoketa, IA, and Jeromy (Brandi) Howell of Maquoketa, IA; 10 grandchildren, Meagan, Taylan (Katelynn), Kansas, Theresa, Aubrey, Alison, Tinsley, Marcus, Tayden and Teagyn; her siblings, John (Carol) Horkheimer of Dubuque, IA, Paul (Judy) Horkheimer of Dubuque, IA, and Mary Wharton of Dubuque, IA; many nieces and nephews; and her aunts and uncles, Doris Parr of Soldiers Grove, WI, Helen (Donnie) Parr of Viroqua, WI, George (LuAnn) Broadhead of WI, Jim (Liz) Broadhead of WI, Darrel Broadhead of WI, and Eustace Horkheimer of MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, nephew Jimmy Wharton, granddaughters Averee, Olivia and Gabriella Howell, and special friend Dave Leibfried.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Janet D. Howell memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

CHERYL HARTWIG wrote on Feb 19, 2018:

"BOYS AND FAMILY'S IM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , UR MOM WAS A VERY SWEET GAL "

Sherri/Bill Batts wrote on Feb 10, 2018:

"It was a blessing to know Janet even though it was a short time. May the family remember all the good times and laughter as you celebrate her life on Tuesday. Here is a poem I thought reminded me of your family. God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be. So He wrapped His arms around you, and whispered, ""Come unto me". You didn't deserve what you went through, and so He gave you rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. So when I saw you sleeping, So peaceful and free from pain, I could not wish you to come back, to suffer that all again. Author Unknown May you feel God's presence and His loving arms around you all. Sherri/Bill Batts "

Sharon wrote on Feb 10, 2018:

"Rev. 21:3,4 gives us such a fine hope for the future. Thoughts are with your family. "

Debbie Bodkin (Clark, Martin) wrote on Feb 8, 2018:

"Your mother Janet and I hang out for a long time we work together at Pacific Coast Feather you went dancing a lot she spent a lot of time taking care of her mom and Dubuque I will miss her seeing her out and about so often talking to her she was a great wonderful lady and a good friend of mine sending prayers your way"

Jim and liz broadhead wrote on Feb 8, 2018:

"She was a very special woman and friend and a special niece"

Dave Duve wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"She was a wonderful lady,will be missed"

Lynette Adrian wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Friend from way back. We would borrow boys when young. I gave her my 2 bird and couldn't believe how she trained them. "

Sue Smith wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"So sorry for your loss. I will sure miss talking to Jan, she was a very sweet lady."

LeAnn Kasemodel wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"Sorry for your loss, what a great lady she was. Always had a smile on her face whenever I'd run into her . "

Elaine Dull wrote on Feb 7, 2018:

"I'm so so sorry for your loss Jan was a very nice person I always enjoyed her company. RIP my friend you will be missed"