Tonya Sitzmann
July 12, 2021
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Tonya Kay Sitzmann, 49, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 12, 2021. Born on May 23, 1972 in Atlantic, Iowa to Paula Kay (Sams) and Crest Stuart Jones, Tonya graduated from Stuart-Menlo High School in 1990 and DMACC as a Certified Medical Assistant in 1992.
Tonya lived a full life and pursued a variety of activities and acts of service. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Home & School Board, and a frequent volunteer for Dorothy’s House, a charity dedicated to helping survivors of human trafficking. She was devoted to her friends and family and supported her daughters at their sporting events and all other activities.
Tonya was known for her great sense of humor, and for playing practical jokes on her friends and family. She was a marathon runner and loved to keep active. She was an avid sports fan, supporting Iowa State athletics and Barcelona and Liverpool soccer clubs. She could be found frequently sitting on her back porch and reading. She loved watching documentaries and keeping her mind sharp. Her kind heart led her to help others whenever possible, and she brought warmth and comfort to any person she met. Her faith in Christ was strong and guided all of her actions.
She is survived by her husband, Ed; her daughters, Betsy (Jesse) Pieper-Ledbetter and Mary Sitzmann; her mother, Paula K. MacArthur; her father, Crest (Shirley) Jones; brother, Aaron Stuart (Wendy) Jones; sisters and brothers-in-law, Paula (Mark) McCaulley, Ronda (Mark) Roby, Marda Mayhan, Gaylene (Paul) Kestel, Rob (Rebecca) Sitzmann, Donna (Jim) Pittman, Nadine (Doug) Harskamp, and Jay (Shannon) Sitzmann; her best friend, Jaci (Darin) Tebbe; and many other family members and friends.
Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, Iowa with visitation Friday, July 16 from 4 to 7 pm, with a rosary at 7pm lead by her brother-in-law, Deacon Paul Kestel. The funeral Mass on Saturday, July 17 at 10 am with a luncheon to follow. Private burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Angela O'Brien
04/27/2024
I’m just reading about Tonya today. I was her babysitter when she was four and she was a feisty and sweet girl. I remember her fondly and I send my condolences to Crest, Paula, Aaron, and the rest of Tonya’s family. With love, Angela O’Brien
Kevin and Lauren Johnston
07/17/2021
We are so sorry to hear this news and for your loss. Tonya was such a special lady. Our prayers are with her whole family during this time.
Beth Hutton Stufflebeam
07/16/2021
My prayers of peace to all of u. I am so sad to hear of her passing from this earth. She was a joy to work with at Mercy West!!
Rhonda Miller
07/15/2021
Ed, Betsy, Mary, Aaron, Paula and Crest, I am so incredibly sorry. Tonya was so kind and generous and I know how much she cherished her family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Tonya - you fought the good fight sweetie, I am glad you are at peace and pain free now.
Suzy Musselman
07/15/2021
Dear Eddie: I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Pat Crowley
07/15/2021
John and I send our deepest condolences. Tonya was a lovely woman, kind and friendly to all. May she rest in eternal peace. Sending love and prayers.
max and vickie jones
07/15/2021
we are at a loss for words in the passing of our neice tonya,she was so full of life for her and her family,we all knew she was hurting and in pain,but you could never see that in her,always wanting to spend time with her family which she loved so much,she was a breathe of fresh air to anyone around her,,,she will be missed but never forgotten...love you sweet tonya
Tod Broman
07/14/2021
I am so sorry to hear of Tonya's passing. She had been in my prayers. What is most important that she reached out to me after my cancer diagnosis and I will cherish her card and kind thoughts. May God bless her soul and her family.
Nancy and Vern Faber
07/14/2021
There no words for our heavy hearts for our beautiful friend Tonya. She was the strongest person we have ever known who stood up so valiantly to cancer. She will always be in our hearts as well as her whole family Ed, Betsy, Mary, Paula and Aaron.
Our love and prayers for all of you.
Nancy & Vern Faber
John Sams
07/14/2021
I am sorry for you loss, Tonya was a very special person. I remember her as a little girl with the most amazing lung capacity for crying when her mom left the room, as someone who would eat every pickle on the relish tray before dinner, to a suddenly grown wife and mother who was as strong as individual as I have ever met. I wish that I could have spent more time with her, she just had a knack for making people feel special. We were luck that God decided to share her. Ed, Betsy, Mary, Paula, and Arron you have my deepest sympathy for your loss, Tonya may be gone but as long we are around she will never be forgotten.