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Stephen J. "Steve" Bell
HUDSON - Stephen J. "Steve" Bell, 75 of Hudson, passed away at 2:55 PM Tuesday August 22, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.
There will be a funeral for Steve at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. Pastor Mark McCall will officiate. There will be a visitation from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the Memorial Home. Interment will be in Hinthorn Cemetery in rural Hudson.
Steve was born in Iowa Falls. His parents are Harold Bell and Shirley Klein Bell. He married Michele Freese on July 25, 1970, in Bloomington. Also surviving are his mother, Shirley Bell of Hendersonville, NC; one son, Matt (Tara) Bell of Normal; two grandchildren: Hannah Miller, and Makenzie Bell; and two siblings: Rod Bell of Kansas City, and Cathy (David) Choisser of Hendersonville, NC. His father preceded him in death.
Steve was the Director of Administrative Computing at Illinois State University from 1970-2001. He then invested in a business with his son Matt, in 2007, Redline Motorsports and purchased Ziebart SuperStore, which is run by Matt.
With his friend Dick Meyer, he started Ralph & Alf Auto-Maniacs. Steve was Alf and Dick was Ralph. They bought and sold automobilia and antiques. Steve had a passion for Thunderbird cars and was a member of the Vintage Thunderbird Club of America and a proud owner of a rare 1962 "M" Series Thunderbird. He was a member of Peoria Nazarene Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Baby Fold or to Peoria Nazarene Church.
Online condolences may be left at www.calvertmemorial.com.
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Denise Murphy
August 24, 2023
To Michele, Matt, and family: We extend our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. I remember working with Steve at ISU back in 1977-78. He was very patient and helped me become a better computer programmer. Sending condolences from the Murphy family - Denise and Mark, our daughters Sarah and Kelly, our son Brian and his wife Megan, our grandsons William and James
Scott Genung
August 24, 2023
I remember Steve fondly during my tenture at ISU. Steve was almost always in good spirits and quite approachable. It was very clear that he enjoyed working with others and that he always remembered we are all human.
Suzanne, Antonio, Zachary, Jacques and AJ
August 24, 2023
I know that words are inadequate at a time like this, but I wanted you to know how very sorry my family is for your loss! Many fond lake memories with Uncle Steve. Sending prayers and love.
Marilyn Freese
August 24, 2023
We are truly sorry for your loss Michele, Matt and family. We share in your sorrow at the loss of your loved one. He will be missed and remembered forever.
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