Ramona Heyer

Ramona Heyer, 89, of Titonka, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 14, 2022. Services were held at Ramsey Reformed Church rural Titonka on March 26 at 10:30 a.m. The family received visitors for one hour prior to the service and after the service when lunch was served.

Ramona Mae (Aukes) Heyer was born May 16, 1932 to Ted and Elsie Aukes and raised in Buffalo Center. She attended country school as a child, graduated from BCHS in 1949, and went on to LaJames School of Hairstyling in Mason City. Ramona married the love of her life, Harvey Heyer, in 1950, and together they made their home in Titonka.

Ramona’s life revolved around her family, home, and community. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren brought her so much joy and laughter. She treasured each and every moment spent with them. Ramona enjoyed gardening, hosting holidays, cooking, making candy, playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, and playing games with her grandkids. She loved getting together for coffee and a homemade cookie (chocolate chip or coconut oatmeal being the favorites). You could always count on her to stop whatever she was doing and visit when you sat down with her at the kitchen table.

Ramona was a cheerleader and in choir in high school. She enjoyed all sports, which was a good thing with her kids and grandkids involved in all of them including band and choir. She owned her own beauty shop in Wesley when she was first married, but when she started having children, she became a full-time work at home Mom.

Ramona loved her large vegetable garden but mostly her flowers; roses, peonies and lilacs being her favorites. She loved spending time at the family cabin on Spirit Lake to enjoy family time, the water, and the birds that would visit. She enjoyed both the quiet times and when the cabin was filled to the rafters with “whoever can come”. Ramona was an active member of Ramsey Reformed Church and Christian Women’s Club; blessed by the fellowship and many friendships.

Ramona loved and will be missed beyond words by her children: Steven and Joleen Heyer (Titonka), Craig and Judy Heyer (Titonka), Ronda Heyer (Ankeny), Connie and Larry Doughan (Orange City), Mike and Denise Heyer (Titonka), and Linda Raney (Ankeny). Also, by her 16 grandchildren, and 36 (plus two on the way) great grandchildren.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Carol Aukes (Buffalo Center), sisters-in-law, Donna Aukes (Woodland, CA), Florence Heyer (Titonka), Lois Heyer (Kansas City, KS), Kathy Heyer (Manchester) and Jenny Heyer (Altamont, MO), as well as many dear nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.

Meeting her at heaven’s gate, whom she has missed so much, her loving husband, Harvey; her parents Ted and Elsie Aukes; her sister Betty Heyer; her brothers Edwin, Harvey, Kenny, and baby Richard Aukes; her sisters-in law Iona Aukes and Mary Aukes Smith; her father and mother-in-law George and Gesina Heyer; sister-in-law Marilyn Heyer; brothers-in-law Alfred, Lawrence, Gordon, Cecil, and James Heyer; nephews Kevin, Kirk, and Keith Heyer.

Ramona’s physical presence will be greatly missed, but she will live on forever in the loving memories and the hearts of all who knew her. “Our Family is a circle of strength and love. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger.” – Unknown

We as a family want to thank everyone at the Titonka Care Center, Windsor Manor, Good Samaritan Care Center and Kossuth County Regional Hospital in Algona for the outstanding care she received in her last years. Your compassion and love gave us all great peace. Thank you.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ramona’s honor can be made to Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), Ramsey Reformed Church or a charity of your choice.