Sally Joan Tonelli
October 03, 2009
Sally Joan Tonelli, 74, went home to be with our Lord on October 3, 2009. Sally was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and had battled cancer for the past six years.
Sally graduated from East High school and raised her family primarily in Des Moines. Later she lived in Phoenix and Chicago for a time before returning to Des Moines and then worked for CDS as an Executive Secretary until she retired. Sally loved people and animals and her creativity knew no bounds with her decorating and stamp art.
Sally is survived by her children; son, Michael A. (Cindy) Tonelli, daughter, Teresa L. (Michael) Ontiveroz and son, Todd M. (Amy Elder) Tonelli; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Jeff) Veitz and Michael Tonelli, Jr.; three sisters, Linda Rose, Sheryl (Ed) Eckhardt, Susan (Wilber) Ward; one brother, Timothy (Karen) Richardson; two step-brothers, Jack (Sandy) Richardson and Jerry (Barbara) Richardson; step-sister, Shirley Acheson and a host of friends that will miss her deeply.
Sally was preceded in death by her father, Howard L. Rose; mother, Leona M. Richardson; sister, Diane "Jean" Goehry, and her beloved cousin, Yvonne Ruggeri.
Services will be held at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, with visitation on Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., and funeral service on Friday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Central Iowa.
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Patricia McCollum
10/10/2009
To the family of Sally Tonelli
I would like to offer my condolences to the family, Sally was always a warm and thoughtful lady. Looking back many years ago I can remember at many family gatherings always trying to include everyone and make all feel welcomed. Over the years we have all gone our separate ways but the memories are always with us. Sally was a wonderful lady.
Patricia McCollum
Loleta Moore-Davis
10/06/2009
Bernice Rose and I are very sorry for your loss. We understand Sally has struggled a great deal with her health for a lot of years now. She did have a full life and enjoyed many things over the years. We know she was proud of her children, Mike, Teri and Todd.
May all of you find peace in knowing she no longer suffers. Grieving is part of finding peace to move forward with your own lives and I believe that's what she would want you to do.
While we can't be with you, we are with you in spirit. God bless you and keep you.
Bernice, Loleta & Michael