Deanna “Dee Dee” Matula, age 51, of Albany passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at her home. She was born on March 26, 1975 the daughter of Charles and Joyce (Mailhiot) Matula. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1996. Dee Dee worked for Green-Co for 28 years.

Dee Dee loved her family, the Lord, and her Bible, and she found joy in singing to Jesus. She had many wonderful friends and adored her four baby dolls. She enjoyed family vacations, fishing, RVing, campfires, swimming, eating out and playing yard games. Dee Dee was also a proud bowler with the Special Olympics and traveled to state three times. She was the sweetest, most loving, and happiest young lady, with an infectious love that she shared with everyone she met.

Dee Dee is survived by her parents, Joyce and Chuck of Albany; siblings, Dawn (Barry) Heiser of Monroe and Mark (Sandi) Matula of Evansville; and nieces and nephews, Blake Heiser, Nikki Miller, and Kaeli (Noal) Brouwer.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Monroe Bible Church at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Dan Krahenbuhl officiating. Burial will follow at English Settlement Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shgfuneralhome.net.