Katherine T. Pappas

Katherine “Kathy” T. Pappas, 86 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.  Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Sioux City with Father Luke Melakrinos officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be today, Tuesday, September 24^th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the church, with a Trisagion beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel is assisting the family.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in Kathy’s name to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Kathy was born on November 14, 1932 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Tom G. and Martha (Politz) Athens.  She received her education in the St. Joseph Public Schools, and attended the St. Joseph Junior College.  She married Theodore “Ted” Pappas on August 16, 1959 in St. Joseph, Missouri.   Once married, the couple moved to Sioux City, Iowa.  Kathy was a tutor, and teacher’s assistant in English 2^nd language until her retirement. 

Kathy was an avid reader, loved cats and dogs, enjoyed complicated crossword and word-find puzzles, along with being an Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball fan, tennis fan, and a Chicago Cubs Baseball fan.  Kathy found her greatest joy in her grandkids, including attending their sporting events and many activities.  She was as proud member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Sioux City.  Kathy was a past member of the Daughters of Penelope, Milofolos, and Sioux City Retired Instructional Aids. 

Kathy is survived by her son Nick and Nancy Pappas of McLean, Virginia; daughter Mary Kay Oostendorp of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and grandchildren Alexandra, Olivia, Maci, Jay, and Jake.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ted in 2004 and brother George Athens.