Kimberly Kawell 50, of Elyria passed away Thursday March 16, 2017 following a long illness. She was born January 12 , 1967 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria West High School. Kimberly worked as a nurses aide for North Ridge Health Center for 25 years. She enjoyed reading, was an animal lover and had a great love of children. Survivors include her parents Larry and Geraldine (nee Gawlik); sisters Kelly Kawell of Elyria, Karrie Kawell of Elyria and Christine Kawell - Sizemore; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Edward and Laverne Gawlik ; paternal grandparents Frank and Cora Kawell. All services and Burial private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Lorain County Cremation Services of Elyria. 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com