Obituary

Barbara Lee McKinney, 66, of Crown Point, formerly of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She is survived by her daughter; Brandi (Clint) Mace, Grandchildren; Derek Zachary Mace and Brooke Carolyn Mace, and Brother; Dan (Jane) Neal. Preceded in death by her Father-in-law and Mother-in-law; Bill and Ida McKinney. Barbara was a kind and generous soul who will be greatly missed by so many. A celebration of life in Barbara's honor will be held Sunday, December 19 at 2:00 pm, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 13140 NW

Joni Janiece Fouts, age 67, died at home surrounded by her daughters on November 29th, 2021 in Gary, Indiana. She was born on September 15th, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to parents Harry Robert Fouts and Marilyn J Fouts.  Joni is a graduate of Calumet High School and spent many years employed by the Lake Ridge School Systems. In her free time she was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time in her yard.  She was a great resource when you had questions on how to tend to your own plants.

Al Sandford Mattull, 69, of Lake Village, IN, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his best friend and adventure companion, his “Bud”, and his favorite “sister-in-law” along with the love, thoughts and prayers from friends and family near and far. He fought a long, brave, beautiful battle against pancreatic cancer during which he didn’t speak on how to live through the storm. Instead, he showed those around him, how to quietly fight with every ounce of spirit you have no matter what you are handed. He showed the world how

Jennifer (Jenn) Golden, 51, passed away on November 24, 2021 in her home in Hobart, IN. Jenn was a loving daughter, friend, aunt, mother and mother figure to many throughout her lifetime. She will be dearly missed and always remembered for her zest for life, love of experiences and adventures, and true appreciation for the "little things." Her love of the lake and nature's beauty will always serve as reminders of her beautiful soul. She touched the lives of many by providing unconditional support. No matter which friend, family member,

Nancy Mattull, age 72, of Schneider, Indiana, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 20, 2021 peacefully in her home. She was born April 19, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Andrew and Jean Frejek. Nancy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas Mattull, Son, Tommy (Angela) Mattull and 2 granddaughters; Madeline and Taylor Mattull, Brothers, Andrew (Jr.) Frejek, Wally Frejek and nephew Jonathan. She also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. Nancy is a graduate of George Washington High School.

William F. Pickel, 85, of Morocco, IN went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He will wait patiently to be reunited with those who survive him; his wife of 55 years; Rosemarie Pickel (Armas), his children; Ruth E. (Glen) Ventrillo of Sumava Resorts, IN, Andrew Marion (Denise) Pickel of St. Louis, MI, Leland Eugene (Pickel) Chamberlin of Mt. Pleasant, MI, James Pickel of Morocco, IN, Jerome (Paula) Pickel of Carrollton, MO, Tammy (Lonnie) Ball of Otley, IA, William Franklin Pickel Jr. of Baxter Springs,