Donna Mae Dault of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Grass Lake, age 85, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born May 22, 1940, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the daughter of Lyle A. and Jennie M. (Scripter) Walz.
Donna graduated from Chelsea High School in 1958. Donna took care of the accounting for Jim's construction business. She was a member of Waterloo United Methodist Church, volunteered at the Chelsea Fairgrounds, and was active with the VFW Auxiliary. Donna was an avid Michigan sports fan, enjoyed watching pro and college football, and took care of her own yard until recently. She also enjoyed participating in activities at the Chelsea Senior Center, especially line dancing, and playing bingo at the Chelsea Retirement Community. Donna was very social and had a fun personality.
Donna married William “Jim” Dault on May 7, 1960, in Chelsea, and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2012. She is survived by her son, Mark (Jean) Dault of Grass Lake; daughter, Connie (Clayton) Haley of Nacogdoches, TX; daughter-in-law, Renee Dault; brother, LaVern (Linda) Walz of Grass Lake; sister, Ruth Denies of Vandercook Lake; sister-in-law, Mae Dault of Kentucky; and six grandchildren, Macy, Dustin, James, Jerry, Hollin, and Mitchell. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Brian Dault; brothers-in-law, Gary Dault and Tom Dault; and sister-in-law Pat Walz.
A private burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo Township. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington St., Chelsea, MI 48118.
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