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Jeffrey Bell Obituary
PEORIA - Jeffrey J. "Bubba" Bell, 44, of Peoria passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1961, in Taylorville, Ill., to Robert E. and Mary F. Dunn Bell. He married Teri L. O'Brien on Oct. 7, 1989, at St. Thomas Church in Peoria Heights. She survives.
Also surviving are his parents of Taylorville; two sons, Nathan and Nicholas Bell, both at home; and one sister, Juli Bell of St. Louis, Mo.
He was sales manager at Coleman Printing in Peoria for 24 years.
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and its Men's Club, Independent Sports Club, Bradley Braves Club and Old Timers Baseball Association.
He also was a member of the Bloomington Hearts and River City Rage Men's Manor Fast Pitch Softball Teams. He coached several youth teams in basketball and baseball.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with Rev. Jason Gray officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at St. Vincent de Paul Church and one hour before the Mass at church. Wright and Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to his children's education fund, c/o CEFCU, 4125 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Bell
Peter Porcelli, II
October 28, 2006
Bubba, you had great quick hands at the plate, great RBI guy.....and even quicker smile for someone you knew. Bubba was made of the finest material anyone can say fastpitch has been woven from...
Greg & Kelley Cressman
October 27, 2006
Teri, Nick, and Nate:
Kelley and I will keep all of you in our prayers as we did during Jeff's illness.
Jeff was one of a kind. He had an infectous personality and a tremendous sense of humor. I admired him in many ways.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Greg & Kelley Cressman
Brian Metz
October 27, 2006
Bubba will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His smile and fun-loving attitude were so infectious. We're all holding Jeff's entire family up and praying for them.
Dee Patroff
October 27, 2006
Teri,
It was such an honor and priviledge to take care of Jeff. I enjoyed seeing both of your faces out here and I will miss Jeff and you greatly. I didn't know him long, but I could tell he was an awesome man. The church full of people at his visitation was also a great reflection of the man that he was. I prayed that it would be God's will for Jeff to beat this cancer, but His plans are not always our plans. My prayers are with you and your children. May Jesus give you His Peace.
Dee Patroff RN Oncology Hematology Associates.
michael hineline
October 26, 2006
Bubba,a great player/hitter and a wonderful man.May you be in GODS Hands
the puryear/family
October 25, 2006
our thoughts and prayers are with the family.May God be with you.
October 25, 2006
It has been an honor and privilege to take care of Jeff; I will miss him. Karen, RN Oncology Hematology.
Christopher "Woody" Wood
October 24, 2006
Such sad news but I know that Bubba had a great life and will long be remembered fondly by so many. Our best wishes and condolences go out to Bubba's family from everyone at BMW of Peoria.
Chris Santos
October 23, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sincerely,
Pueblo Bandits Men's Fastball
Don Phillips
October 23, 2006
So sorry for your loss, played a lot of softball against Bubba and he was a great competitor. You are in our prayers.
Victor Johns III
October 23, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Victor Johns IV
October 23, 2006
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
BEHM AND HAGEMANN
October 23, 2006
Our prayers are with Teri and the boys. When your dad came in our office he always smiled when he talked about his boys and how you were doing. His smile and laugh will not be forgotten. God bless.
Doug Sleep
October 23, 2006
My prayers go out to Bubba's family. I only knew Bubba on and around the softball field. Great guy! Very competitive! HE will be missed!
Andrew Parmelee
October 23, 2006
Bubba was truly a great person and family man. His smile and great sense of humor will be missed by all. His passion for life, family, religion and sports were apparent to everyone he touched. I pray for your family and will miss you my friend.
October 22, 2006
We sent our prayers during his illness and we will continue to pray for his soul and for his whole extended family. Our sincere sympathy.
Mary Sheila & Mike Sasso
Kristen Chambers
October 22, 2006
I will continue to pray for Bubba and his family.
kathy dubois-barnhart
October 22, 2006
He will be greatly missed.I will always smile when I think of him.My prayers go out to the family.
Tom and Tiffany Ferlmann
October 21, 2006
We were so thankful to have Bubba be an influence in our children's lives, as well as ours. His ready smile and joy for life will live on in all who were touched by him. Thank you Teri, Nathan, and Nick for sharing him with all of us. You are in our prayers!
Kyle Matlick
October 21, 2006
Bubba was the most fun-loving person I ever met. We had so much fun playing together for the Hearts. I will miss him and his smile.
Tari Williams
October 21, 2006
May God comfort and bless Jeff's family and friends.
Doug Gills
October 21, 2006
Jeff was great competitor
Keith Peterson
October 21, 2006
Prayers for the family as we will all miss the fun energetic spirit of Bubba.
Ed Kirner
October 21, 2006
Jeff was a great person both on and off the softball field. He earned the respect of all the Aurora fastpitch community. He will be missed.
Jean Gau
October 21, 2006
Teri, Nathan, and Nicholas,
My deepest sympathy on the lost
of your husband and father.
His friends loved him dearly.
They will miss him and his humor.
My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jean Gau
Glen & Janet Jones
October 21, 2006
Mary & Bob we didn't know Jeff's family but our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.
Amy & John Williams
October 21, 2006
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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