James Lewis Tonsi Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Lewis Tonsi in Des Moines, Iowa, whose life came to an end on February 14, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Lewis Tonsi to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Angelo "Charles" Tonsi and Catterina "Irene" Tonsi; his brother Reno Tonsi; and his great grandchild Thomas Collum. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ruth Whitfield; his sons, Charles Tonsi (Laura) and James Tonsi (Patty); his grandchildren, Chuck Tonsi (Cassie), John Tonsi (Elizabeth), Angela Collum (Darin), Sharonkay Vance (Sean) and Kristi Mathis (Dan Estrada); his great grandchildren, Alexis Torgerson (Billy), Chloe, Lydia Gebhart, Isabel Tonsi, Nadean, Jakob Williams, Angelo Tonsi, James, Elizabeth, David Collum, Shane, Shaden and Shianne Vance; and his great great grandchild Grant Torgerson. He is also survived by numerous relatives and friends.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Des Moines branch of the Food Bank of Iowa.
