Marcella Kataja Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Marcella Kataja of Gurnee, Illinois, born in Minot, North Dakota, who passed away at the age of 70, on November 21, 2020. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marcella Kataja to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Huwe and Margaret Huwe; her former husband David Gonyo; and her parents-in-law, Eugene, Esther Gonyo, Leo and Aini Kataja.

She is survived by: her spouse Tapio Kataja; her daughters, Tonja Kataja, Anneli Powell (Kevin) and Amanda Qualley (Stephen); her grandchildren, Matthew Powell (Kylie), KayLee Powell, Corbin Powell, Isaac Qualley and Eeva Qualley; and her siblings, Melvin Huwe (Sue), Marlyn Huwe (Terry) and Monica Clark (John). She is also survived by her 3 siblings and her nieces and nephews.