Donna Mae Kuripla Obituary
The world bids farewell to Donna Mae Kuripla (Saint Johns, Michigan), departing on April 24, 2026 at the age of 98. Donna leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donna Mae Kuripla to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edgar VanElls and Eleanor VanElls (Fernholz); her husband Charles Kuripla; her daughter Barbara; and her daughter-in-law Becky Kuripla.
She is survived by: her children, Beth Knight of Lansing, MI, Janet Mascarenas (Bill) of New Mexico, Judy Musall (Roy) of Higgins Lake, MI, Doug Kuripla (Janice) of Idaho and David Kuripla (Starr) of Florida; her siblings, Thelma Miller of St. Johns, Dorothy Witt of DeWitt, MI, Helen Zezza of New Jersey and James VanElls of Florida; her sister-in-law Peggy VanElls; and her siblings, Arlene Walling, Alice Gallagher, Josephine Rogers, Ruthie Hufnagel, Rita Thelen, Dale Patrick, William, Lawrence Thomas, Richard and Michael VanElls. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, 1009 S. US-27, St. Johns, MI 48879 or St. Joseph Catholic School, 201 E. Cass St., St. Johns, MI 48879.
