Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Tonsager, 72, of Goodhue, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Crispin. She was born July 7, 1952 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Raymon and Marian (Schafer) Jones. She was raised in Chamberlin, South Dakota and graduated from high school there in 1970. On December 10, 1980, she married Tom Tonsager and they lived in Goodhue. For many years, Cindy delivered the Hiawatha Valley Shopper. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Minneola as well as a past member of the Goodhue Lion’s Club, where she had been the first female member. Cindy enjoyed counted-cross stitching, jigsaw puzzles, going for walks, NASCAR and traveling.
She is survived by her husband, Tom; 2 children from her previous marriage, Michael Altman and Karla Altman Cummings; 2 grandchildren and a brother, Douglas Jones. She was preceded death by her parents and a brother, David Jones.
Memorial service was at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Minneola. Reverend Randall Kuznicki officiated. Visitation was one hour prior to the service and burial was at the church cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the church. Arrangements handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
