Johana B. Vaal, 96, of Ferdinand, formerly of St. Meinrad passed away on Wednesday July 24th at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand. Johana was born September 2, 1922 in Detroit, MI. to Bernard and Lottie (Vaeth) Bischof. She married Eugene "Eugh" Vaal on April 24, 1946 in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. Johana was a retired employee of General Electric in Tell City. During World War II Johana worked at Kelsey Hays Machine Gun Factory in Plymouth, MI. She was a member of St. Meinrad Parish and its St. Elizabeth's Society, Hoosier Campers and Happy Go Lucky Campers. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and spending time with grandchildren. Johana is survived by three sons, Gene (Paula) Vaal of Celestine, Bernard "Benny" Vaal and Jack (Nan) Vaal all of Jasper; two daughters, Georgia Tretter of Dale and Therese Windell of Evansville. Fifteen grandchildren and twenty one great-grandchildren. Johana was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Smith, son-in- law, Kenneth Tretter and a daughter-in-law, Gail Kiefer Vaal. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday, July 30th in St. Meinrad Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 9:00 AM CDT until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com