Pamela Kratoska

Pamela Kratoska, 76, passed away on November 3, 2025, at Living Center West in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pamela’s favorite pastimes included shopping, dining out and attending plays and concerts. She was known for her boundless generosity and deep love for her family.

Born in Cedar Rapids, to Dellas and Florence (Wendt) Kratoska, Pamela dedicated her career to the Grant Wood Area Education Agency, where she served as a media specialist before her retirement.

She is survived by her sisters, Pat (Rick) Deike, of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Peg (Bill II) Reilly, of Belvidere, Illinois; her nieces and nephews: Scott (Marissa) Deike, Jill (Chuck) Xander, Jennifer Reilly, Bill (Rachel) Reilly III and Mike (Cydney) Reilly; and her great-niece and great-nephew, Sophie and Jack Reilly.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Ludmila Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place at the church for two-hours prior to the service. A private burial will be held at a later time. Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, is assisting the family.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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