John Bostinelos

John Bostinelos, 81, of Sioux City, passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 16, 2019 at a local hospital.  A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.  Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 P.M. with a Trisagion Service at 6:30 P.M. at the church.  Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery.  Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is handling the arrangements.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

John was born on December 27, 1937 in Waterloo, IA to Alex and Sophia (Michilides) Bostinelos.  He married Philothea (Malaktaris) Hettinger and they had three children, Cindy, Tena and Penelope.  He was united in marriage to Martha “Marti” Katsis on June 23, 1973 in Sioux City.  John was employed with IPS and MidAmerican Energy for 38 years.  He also worked for the City of Sioux City as zoning enforcement for 10 years.  John always had a strong work ethic and was very dedicated to his job.  John enjoyed building model airplanes and drawing.  In his early years he was involved in the theatre and worked as a drafter.  He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church where he served on the board for many years and was an AHEPA Member.  John’s family, work and church were important to him.  He was very involved in his community where he served in many capacities. 

Those left to honor his memory include his wife Marti Bostinelos, Sioux City; children: Cindy (Steve) Wood, Phoenix, AZ, Tena (Adam) Wensman, Minneapolis, MN, Penelope (Tom) Craft, Lane, KS, Dimitri (Michelle) Bostinelos, Sioux City; 7 grandchildren; and a brother Tony Bostinelos, Denver, CO.

He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Michael, Irene and Evelyn; and a grandson, Zachariah Wensman.

Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.