Martha Katona

Martha Clay Scott Katona from Springfield, Missouri, passed on May 6th, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born in Travis County, Texas, on October 23rd, 1948 to Alfred and Mary Scott, whose maiden name was Mary Virginia Brock. She was a talented violinist and was fond of archeology, nature, reading, and stargazing. She dearly loved and is survived by her husband, Paul Katona, as well as her daughters, Grace and Brook, and grandchildren, Derek and Lila. Martha established one of the country's first public access channels in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She managed telemarketers at KOZK PBS in Springfield, Missouri to raising over a million dollars for public broadcasting. She counseled people with diabetes to help them lose weight and fight the disease. Martha fancied all things mystical and was very dedicated to her family. We know she is still with us and will watch over us with love.