Ila Prafka Mathis Catanach Obituary
The memory of Ila Prafka Mathis Catanach (Jacksonville, Texas), who passed away on February 26, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ila Prafka Mathis Catanach to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Prafka and Annie Laura Johnson Prafka; her sister Nancy Jane Prafka Ross; and her husbands, Charles Mathis of Port Arthur and Arthur Catanach.
She is survived by: her children, Melina Mathis Baker (Antony), Jimmy Catanach (Janet) and Judy Catanach Hansmeier (Randy); her grandchildren, Anastasia Wilford (John), Alexander Baker, Holly Catanach, Catherine Catanach, Kyle Hansmeier (Grace) and Rachel Hansmeier; her great grandchildren, Jonah Pierce, Robert Hansmeier and Emory Hansmeier; her nephews, Brant Woodall and Greg Woodall; and her cousin George Prafka.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at 1530 E Pine St, Jacksonville, TX 75766.
If friends and family wish to honor her memory, the family suggests making donations to their own churches.
