Wava Jean Willett, 76 of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 in her home. As per Wava's request private family services will be held. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting the family. Wava was born February 21, 1939 in South Haven, Michigan the daughter of Carl and Faye (Bard) Soristo. She attended South Haven High School. Wava was united in marriage to Les Willett on October 2, 1954 in South Haven. Wava is survived by her husband of over 61 years, Les; sons Steven Willett of Marion, Iowa and Edward Willett of Lisbon, Iowa; daughters Chery (Patrick) O'Conner of Independence, Iowa and Teresa Willett of St. Joseph, Michigan ; grandchildren Candice Wisdo, Kristin Sherrets, Ashley Walthart, Lucas Wise, Lindsey Henderson and Garrison Willett; seven great-grandchildren; brother Carl Soristo Jr. of South Haven, Michigan; Sisters Carolyn Brinks of South Haven, Michigan and Patricia Koch of Auburn, Michigan. Wava was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Alice Casselman and Donna Burrows, and a brother Billy Soristo.