Kristina Kay Bessine Seals

Kristina Kay Bessine Seals obituary, New London, IA

Kristina Kay Bessine Seals

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Kristina Kay Bessine Seals Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elliott Funeral Chapel on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Kristina Kay Bessine Seals, 58, of Burlington, died Saturday, November 15 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. She was born January 26,1967, in Burlington to Richard Charles and Betty Jean Sly Bessine. In 1988 she married Marcus Martin and they later divorced.
Kristina was a 1985 graduate of Notre Dame High School and of the Catholic faith. She worked as a Human Resources Manager at Alfagomma America, Inc. She enjoyed shopping, her dogs Bruiser, Baby, Reba and Gigi and absolutely adored time spent with her grandchildren.
Kristina is survived by her daughter Ashley (Matt) Grinnell of West Burlington; her sons Aric (Ashlee) Martin of Burlington and Anthony (Bethany) Martin of Fort Madison; six grandchildren; Cayden, Carsen, and Corben Grinnell; Mattelyn, Jaric, and Wrigley Martin; sisters Mary Bessine of Austin, Tx. and Cindy Bessine of Burlington; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Gene Bessine, and one nephew, Rayme Moore.
According to her wishes her body has been cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at the Crystal Lake Club, 657 Crystal Lake Road, Carman Illinois on Saturday, November 22 at 6pm.
Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com

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Upcoming Events

Nov

22

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

Crystal Lake Club

657 Crystal Lake Road, Carman, IL 61425

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Elliott Funeral Chapel

Only 8 hours left for delivery to next service.