John Paul Katava's obituary , Passed away on September 16, 2025 in Wilsonville, Illinois

John Paul Katava

August 25, 1936 - September 16, 2025 (89 years old)

Wilsonville, Illinois

John Paul Katava's obituary , Passed away on September 16, 2025 in Wilsonville, Illinois

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Kravanya Funeral Home

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John Paul Katava

August 25, 1936 - September 16, 2025 (89 years old)

Wilsonville, Illinois

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John Paul Katava Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Paul Katava of Wilsonville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 89, on September 16, 2025. 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 John Paul Katava to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Katava and Josephine Zemont Katava; his wife Ramona P. Katava (Moore); and his siblings, George Gundlach, Charles Gundlach, Ann Crowe and Margaret Fordham.

He is survived by: his sons, John E. Katava (Lisa) of Wilsonville, IL and David W. Katava of Wilsonville, IL; his grandchildren, Kristi Payne (Mark), Diana Hoke, Haley Katava, Billy Katava (Jessica) and Erica Katava; and his great grandchildren, Levi, Ariana, Koreanna, Katherine, Kreeson and Ella.

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Sep 19

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Kravanya Funeral Home
203 E Elm St, Gillespie, IL 62033

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Sep 19

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203 E Elm St, Gillespie, IL 62033

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