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Kimberly K. Lestina
Kimberly K. Lestina
Coralville
Kimberly K. Lestina, 57, of Coralville, Iowa, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at her home.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Iowa.
Memorial Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com
Kimberly Kay Lestina was born Aug. 4, 1965, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., the daughter of Benjamin Jacob and Virginia Ann (Kadlec) Lestina. In 1983, she graduated from Oelwein High School and in 1987, she graduated from McMurray College. Kim taught children at the Grant Wood AEA in Cedar Rapids.
Kim is survived by her mother, Virginia Peterson of Oelwein; brother, Scott (Jennifer) Lestina of Glendale, Ariz.; two nephews, Jacob (Karlie) Lestina and Austin Lestina (Mabel Castillo); and a great-niece, Aubreyanna Lestina.
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