Dolores A. Bell

Dolores A. Bell obituary

Dolores A. Bell

Dolores Bell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Dolores A. Bell, 83, of Huntley, died peacefully, August 2, 2025
Dolores was born April 16, 1942 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Haubl) Linsner. She married Lawrence H. Bell in 1963. Dolores worked for many years as an executive secretary for Motorola until her retirement. She enjoyed traveling, Bunco, Bocce and lunch with her ladies. She especially enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren. Dolores was a loving mother, grandmother, Gigi and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. Dolores was a breast cancer survivor.
She is survived by her children, Ken (Michele) Bell, and Vicki Bell, by her grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Dan), Nicole and Kyle and by her great grandchildren, Colby and Eliza. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara (John) Tokarz and Joseph (Vicki) Linsner. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence.

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