Samuel Bell Obituary
Sam was born February 26, 1978, in Galesburg the son of Gary James and Lois (Erwin) Bell.
He is survived by his mother, Lois Hobbs of Galesburg; his brothers, Montgomery J. (Wendy) Bell of Acworth, Georgia, and Daryl E. (Jennifer) Bell of Jackson, Wisconsin; his sister, Caroline A. (Greg) Streeter of Galva, Illinois; his nieces and nephews, Kyle, and Lilly Streeter and Madelin, Carson and Nathan Bell; and a large extended family that included, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins that he loved so much. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary, his grandparents, Sam and Marjorie Erwin and Paul and Belva Bell.
Sam graduated from Galesburg High School in 1996 and Eastern Illinois University in 2000. Sam was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg. He moved to Chicago in 2000 and worked as an account executive in corporate sales for Canon Solutions America for over 20 years. Sam currently was Co-Chair and tutor for Midtown Educational Foundation (MEF) in Chicago. Since 1965, the Midtown Educational Foundation has provided a safe haven for Chicago s underserved youth. Sam was deeply committed to supporting the MEF community.
Sam had a strong devotion to his family and friends. He loved to travel, visiting friends all over the world. He had an outgoing personality that never knew a stranger and was always up for a new adventure. Sam had a way of always making your day brighter.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, Galesburg with Rev. Kay Daniel, Rev. Martha-Jean Fitch, and Chaplain Jordan Knight officiating. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. Cremation will follow services with a burial at a later date in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Midtown Educational Foundation, 718 South Loomis Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60607, or at www.midtown-metro.org. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
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Chris & Megan Unterfranz
September 13, 2022
Sam,
Chris and I still can´t believe you´re gone. We´re grateful for your friendship the past 12 years. It been a fun and entertaining ride. Thank you for bringing so my positivity to our and everyones world. Miss you so much.
Love, Chris & Megan
Kyle Duane
September 12, 2022
Sam...I don´t know what to say...you were such a positive guy who brought so many laughs and so much joy to everyone who knew you. I will miss you and I am so grateful we all got to hang in the mountains this summer. You are one of a kind and I can´t wait till I get to see your smile and hear your laugh again.
Rest In Peace
Kyle D.
Kyle
September 12, 2022
Lauren Okura
September 12, 2022
Sending love to all of Sam's friends and family, so so sorry for your loss.
Meg Choi
September 12, 2022
Sam, know how much I love you and I truly cherish all the great times that we had together. I value the friendship that we had and maintained. You are an amazing human being. I will forever miss you! You will never be forgotten! I love you so much!!
Anna
September 11, 2022
I was sad to hear the news about Sam. I worked with him when he was at Canon. I´m send my prayers to his loved ones as they mourn his loss. May the memories of him always comfort you.
Mary Scanlon
September 11, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Only meet Sam once but was very impressed. Am sure he will be missed.
Kathy L Clifford
September 11, 2022
Lois, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Sam in youth group, loved his sense of humor and loyalty to friends. Even in his youth, he was a very considerate person. My heart aches for you. Your were so blessed to have him as he was blessed to have you.
R.H. Petersen
September 10, 2022
An absolutely extraordinary guy. He helped a Lot of kids. My sympathies to the family.
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