Obituary

Remembering Donna Mae Vitale

Donna Vitale,  age 84 of Grand Rapids, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026.  She loved spending time with her family.  She also loved crafting, sewing, card making, and baking.  Most of all, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Andrew; children: Laura and Ted Engstrom, Renee and Dave Mead, Christine and Dave Ward, Anthony Vitale, Andrew Vitale Jr.; grandchildren: Tasha Vitale, Brandon Engstrom, David (Vestita) Ward, Andrew (Heather) Vitale III, Kyle (Amanda) Engstrom, Travis (Rachel) Ward, Anthony (Megan) Vitale, Stephanie Covington, Timothy Jones,  Taylor (Emely) Vitale, Brittany (Corbin) Thompson, Mackenzie Vitale, Alyssa Vitale and Cody Teliczan, Alyson Vitale (fiancé, Austin Andrews); 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sisters: Anne (Jack) Mikulich, Cathy Cole; many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Nettie Van Oeveren, Anthony and Mary Vitale.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026  at  St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, with Rev. John Vallier officiating.  Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at  the church prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Mecosta County Optimist Club.


 

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Visitation

Tuesday, April 14 · 10:00am - 11:00am

Location

St. John Vianney Church

4101 Clyde Park SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, April 14 · 11:00am

Location

St. John Vianney Church

4101 Clyde Park SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

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From our Camp Fire Girls days thru highschool, Donna eas always a lively source of fun. Our dear mothers were good card playing friends,too. Rest in peace , Donna Mae

— Mary Frydrych

So sorry to hear of Donn's death. Went to high school with her and worked on two reunions with her. One of the kindest, most generous, funny people ever. May her soul rest in peace.

— Marilyn Stephens

Hello Andy. It's been a very long time. Sorry to hear about your wife. I lost my Donna in 2018.

— Larry Horan

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