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Jim is survived by his son, Zach Bedell of Brainerd; his mother, Marietta Soule, Owasso, MI; five brothers, Scott Bedell of White Pigeon, MI, Jack (Cheryl) Bedell of Owasso, MI, and Ben Soule of Fenton, MI; one sister, Julie Bedell of Owasso, MI; one grandchild, Kinsley Marie Blocker and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Jim in death are is father and his wife, Karen.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at
Lighthouse Beginnings in Baxter (8055 Industrial Park Road in Baxter, MN 56425). Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.
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Lori Schuna
October 24, 2025
I am so grateful for the many wonderful times we shared together. All the metal detecting we did. All the places we went fishing. I will miss all the joking and laughing. I will just really miss you. I couldn't of asked for a better friend.
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