Janet earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from SIU-E. She was employed by the Illinois Department of Revenue, which she retired from in 2019 after 30 years of service.
Janet enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She traveled often as a partial snowbird in Indian Shores, Florida. She cruised extensively in the Caribbean and on European River cruises, among other journeys.
Janet had a passion for baking and cooking. She enjoyed good food, good wine, and ANYTHING chocolate (especially dark chocolate!).
Janet will be remembered fondly as a terrific friend, loving mother, caring daughter and sister, and wonderful wife.
Janet is preceded in death by her father, Charles Rhoads.
Janet is survived her loving husband of 37 years, Douglas Iler; Daughter: Lauren Iler; Son: Collin Iler (Brittany Eiffert); Mother: Judith Rhoads; Sisters: Laura (Brian) Morries and Sherri (Steve) Loos; loving in-laws, sisters and brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be held from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208. The funeral service will begin at noon.
In lieu of flowers, please dedicate memorials to Siteman Cancer Center @ WUSTL.ADVANCEMENTFORM.COM/CAMPAIGN/SITEMAN-V2/GIVE?SC=SM.
Please scroll down and select “Tribute Information”. Follow in Janet’s name. We would like the donation to support her Oncologist’s research. Her doctor’s name was Dr. Omar Butt. Under the “Designation”, select “Other” designation. In the available space, enter “Research Dr. Omar Butt.”
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