Donna J. Stolz

Frankenmuth, MI

Went to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 5, 2026 after a lengthy illness, at Wellspring Lutheran Home Frankenmuth; age 95 years. Donna was born on February 25, 1931 to the late Melvin and Marjorie Soper. George and Donna met at Bridgeport Community Church through their youth group, then married George Stolz III on April 22, 1950, after 51 years of marriage he predeceased her on March 25, 2002. Donna was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church since 1963, where she served as a former LWML President. She volunteered at St. Lorenz in the preschool wing and volunteered at the Lutheran Home. She enjoyed pinocle with her friends and was an avid golfer until she was 87 years old. Donna also enjoyed cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, doing word searches, puzzles and reading. She loved her special cat, Jazz.

Surviving are her children Steve (Linda) Stolz, Rachel (Mark) Schiefer, Vanessa (Charles) Sanders, and Heidi (Bill) Schneider; grandchildren Sydle (DJ) Robinson, Leah (Randy) Knoll, Peter (Katherine) Schiefer, Amanda (Nathan) Gobeyn, Lucas (Deborah) Schiefer, Micah (Shawn) Schiefer, Nathan (Jennifer) Newbold, Christin (Randy) Tenbusch, Charlie (Jenny) Sanders Danielle (Jeff) Beyerlein, Adam (Danielle) Marshall, Westley (Kristy) Marshall, and Chloe (Emiliano) Gonzalez; 24 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband George, Donna was preceded in death by her brother Duane (Mary) Soper, and her sister-in-law Donna (Clark) Proctor.

Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Rev. Brad Hubbard will officiate. Burial to follow in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Donna’s family will receive visitors at the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Pet Angel Adoption and Rescue Frankenmuth or the St. Lorenz School Building Project.

The family would like to thank Wellspring, Covenant Glen and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care of Donna.