Janet "Jan" Kay Bennett, 74, died peacefully in her son's and her and husband Ty's former home from a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of Jan's life will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, with burial to follow in Anderson Cemetery in Swisher. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 at Brosh Chapel. The family requests that everyone attend in casual attire. Jan was born December 7, 1939 in West Branch, the daughter of Francis W. and Clarice (Countryman) Cihla. She was united in marriage to Ty Bennett on July 6, 1958. She worked for Moore Business Forms for over 23 years, until her retirement in 2003. Jan was a member of Swisher American Legion Auxillary. She enjoyed playing bingo, watching old shows, camping, traveling and especially the time spent with her family. Jan is survived by her children Gerald "Jerry" (Angie) Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Teri (Jim) Fortmann of Marion, Chris Bennett of Swisher, Darla Bennett of Swisher; six grandchildren Marisa (Mike) Malloy, Eric (Abby) Bennett, Natasha Bennett, Travis Bennett, Emily Bennett, Bridget Bennett, Doug Fortmann, and Jessica (Collin) Mack; ten great-grandchildren Allie, Alex, Hallie, Conner, Austynne, Zoe, Mia, Keygyn, Draven, Declan and two on the way Lexi Marie and baby Mack; brother Charles (Sharon) Cihla of Cedar Rapids; two sisters Debra (Larry) Syring of Appleton, Wisconsin and Sandra A. Cihla of Sterling, Illinois; two sister-in-laws Geraldine "Jerry Sue" (Bob) Teel of Cedar Rapids and Dawn (Bob) Ballinger of Toledo, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and her special dogs Buddy, Zoe and Hawkeye. Jan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ty, who died May 16, 2012, a son Tyrone Bennett Jr., an infant daughter Wendy Sue Bennett, a great-grandson Thomas Bennett. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jan's sister Sandy, for her loving care and devotion over the past year for Jan. Memorials may be directed to the family.