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I was asked to make mention of this story regarding a lifelong Bradley basketball fan.
I did not know Jeff, but for anyone who might have and who would want the info, here is the message.
I received this from one of Jeff's friends:
"Jeff Bell (44) passed away after an ugly battle with cancer. Jeff or Bubba as he was known in the area was a terrific BU fan and the nephew of Larry Dunn (Coleman Printing) He also leaves behind a wife and 2 young sons. Bubba was a great guy and good friend. He was involved in youth sports in the area and was a renowned softball pitcher. Anyway, I thought maybe you might make a post so your loyal BU fans would know about memorials for his children if they are so inclined.
Here is the notice as it appears in the PJS...
Bell, Jeffrey
PEORIA - Jeffrey J. "Bubba" Bell, 44, of Peoria passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1961, in Taylorville, Ill., to Robert E. and Mary F. Dunn Bell. He married Teri L. O'Brien on Oct. 7, 1989, at St. Thomas Church in Peoria Heights. She survives.
Also surviving are his parents of Taylorville; two sons, Nathan and Nicholas Bell, both at home; and one sister, Juli Bell of St. Louis, Mo.
He was sales manager at Coleman Printing in Peoria for 24 years.
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and its Men's Club, Independent Sports Club, Bradley Braves Club and Old Timers Baseball Association.
He also was a member of the Bloomington Hearts and River City Rage Men's Manor Fast Pitch Softball Teams. He coached several youth teams in basketball and baseball.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with Rev. Jason Gray officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at St. Vincent de Paul Church and one hour before the Mass at church. Wright and Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to his children's education fund, c/o CEFCU, 4125 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Published in the Peoria Journal Star on 10/21/2006.
I did not know Jeff, but for anyone who might have and who would want the info, here is the message.
I received this from one of Jeff's friends:
"Jeff Bell (44) passed away after an ugly battle with cancer. Jeff or Bubba as he was known in the area was a terrific BU fan and the nephew of Larry Dunn (Coleman Printing) He also leaves behind a wife and 2 young sons. Bubba was a great guy and good friend. He was involved in youth sports in the area and was a renowned softball pitcher. Anyway, I thought maybe you might make a post so your loyal BU fans would know about memorials for his children if they are so inclined.
Here is the notice as it appears in the PJS...
Bell, Jeffrey
PEORIA - Jeffrey J. "Bubba" Bell, 44, of Peoria passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1961, in Taylorville, Ill., to Robert E. and Mary F. Dunn Bell. He married Teri L. O'Brien on Oct. 7, 1989, at St. Thomas Church in Peoria Heights. She survives.
Also surviving are his parents of Taylorville; two sons, Nathan and Nicholas Bell, both at home; and one sister, Juli Bell of St. Louis, Mo.
He was sales manager at Coleman Printing in Peoria for 24 years.
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and its Men's Club, Independent Sports Club, Bradley Braves Club and Old Timers Baseball Association.
He also was a member of the Bloomington Hearts and River City Rage Men's Manor Fast Pitch Softball Teams. He coached several youth teams in basketball and baseball.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with Rev. Jason Gray officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at St. Vincent de Paul Church and one hour before the Mass at church. Wright and Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to his children's education fund, c/o CEFCU, 4125 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Published in the Peoria Journal Star on 10/21/2006.
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