Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1942
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Donna Pittenger Obituary
December 27, 1942 - May 9, 2025
Donna Pittenger, 83, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, May 9, 2025, at her residence under the care of Vivie Hospice.
Donna Jean Sturm was born December 27, 1942, to Leonard and Viola (Graff) Sturm in Palatine, IL. She attended Quentin Elementary School and Ela Vernon High School in Lake Zurich, IL, graduating in 1960.
On September 24, 1960, Donna married John Pittenger at St. Peter Church in Lake Zurich, IL.
She was an Inter-Office Auditor at First Federal Bank in Barrington, IL. Donna was a lifetime member of Ducks Unlimited. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and all outdoor activities.
Preceding her in death was her sister, Joanne Chiccarello.
Donna is survived by her husband, John Pittenger of Fergus Falls; her children, Scott Pittenger and Michael (Jane) Pittenger all of Ingleside, IL; grandson, John Michael of Fergus Falls; sisters, Gloria Paul and Lynn Miller; brother and sister-in-law, Jim (June) Pittenger, and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Celebration of Life Gathering: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025, at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donna Pittenger
Sponsored by Olson Funeral & Cremation.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Donna Pittenger's name
Memorial Events
for Donna Pittenger
How to support Donna's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Donna Pittenger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
