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Daniel Bell Obituary
Born March 4, 1938, in Eureka, Illinois, to Basil and Ruth (Diehl) Bell, he graduated from Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School and served in the U.S. Army.
Daniel served on the Tazewell County Board for over 20 years, including four as chairman (1980-1984).
Daniel married Kay Pickles in 2002, sharing 23 years together.
Surviving are his wife, Kay Bell of Gardner; children, Brian Bell of Washington, Illinois, and Danette (Robert) Hadfield of Metamora, Illinois; four step children; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister, Carol (Tom) Bell-Shelly of Excelsior, Minnesota.
Visitation is Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Reeves Funeral Home, Gardner. Burial at Braceville-Gardner Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Gardner Emergency Squad, Church of Hope, or a dog rescue of choice.
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves, Fruland & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory (815-237-2526).
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Carol (Abel) Schleich
March 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts.
Jeff, Carol (Abel) Schleich and family.
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