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In Memory

John Karaway

John Karaway

John M. Karaway, Jr.

 

John Karaway, age 78 a lifelong resident of Kenosha died Saturday June 19, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Kenosha he was the son of the late John M. Karaway Sr. and Frances (Chalecki) Karaway.

He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and was a graduate of Bradford High School. He went on to trade school for a sheet metal apprenticeship.

On July 28, 1961, he married Pat Dombraski in Kenosha. Although they would later divorce, they remained very close.He was employed for many years at Zinane Sheet Metal until his retirement.

He loved restoring vintage cars and owned an award winning 1961 Rambler Ambassador.

He was very handy, having built his garage as well as remodeling his home and the homes of family.

He loved to sit at his picnic table in the back yard and do word searches.

He was very meticulous about his yard work and set the standard in the neighborhood.

His neighbors remember him as friendly and being a good neighbor.

He is survived by four sons; Jeff (Tina) Karaway of Illinois, Jim (Mayla) Karaway of Nevada, Joe (Agnieszka) Karaway of Kenosha, John Karaway of Kenosha; two daughters Paula (Aaron) Gavin of MN, Patty (Jesse) Navarro of Kenosha, 21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is further survived by two brothers, Ron (Judy) Karaway of Kenosha, Thom (Ginger) Karaway of Kenosha; and one sister Sandra (Ken) Kohlmeier of Kenosha.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his former wife Pat Furnner.

Funeral services for John will be held Saturday June 26, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Woman's Club of Kenosha. (6028-8th Avenue) Visitation with the family will be on Saturday at the Woman's Club from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Burial will take place later at St. James Catholic Cemetery.

 

 
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07/02/21 08:47 AM #1    

James Szantor

I knew John from 1st Grade at St. Mark's all the way through high school. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if he had been in my kindergarten class at Lincoln Elementary, but that memory has been lost in the mists of time.  He was the personification of a hard-working model citizen and one of the nicest guys I've ever known.  My condolences to his family and many friends.  


07/02/21 08:48 AM #2    

Milton Hagopian

Sorry to hear that John has passed. He was a pleasure to be around. RIP John.


07/02/21 07:19 PM #3    

John Sturino

So sorry to hear of John's passing.  He was quite the handyman.  Seemed like he was always building or remodeling something.  will be sadly missed.


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