Memorial
Ramona E. Middleton, 68, of Cedar Rapids, met her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, October 18, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, with the Rev. David Renfro officiating. Entombment will be held in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday at the church.
Survivors include her daughters, Michelle Thoren and Marcia (Jack Peacock); grandchildren, Ashley (Travis) Schaufenbuel, Chelsea (Kenneth) Hartney, and Jake Thoren; great grandchildren, Kaden, Alaina and Levi Schaufenbuel, and Coleson Hartney; nieces and nephews, Rodney (Annette) Michel, Jason (Betty) Kirklin, Josh Kirklin and their children; siblings, Roberta (Bob) Ward, Robert (Debbie) Michel, and Dorothy Brown.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Herman (Mikie) Michel, Evelyn Powers and William Easterday.
Ramona Ethel Michel was born on October 21, 1950, the daughter of Herman Cleo (Zier) Michel. She worked at General Mills for many years and made many special relationships with the people she worked with. Ramona was very kind hearted and caring person as she volunteered at Meals on Wheels, feeding the homeless at Green Square, and all her volunteer work at church. She enjoyed church bible study, cooking, baking, flowers, bird watching and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.
Memorials may be sent in her name to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1363 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
A very special thank you to Dr. Torres and staff at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy and Rev. David Renfo for all the love, caring and guidance shown towards Ramona and her family.