John L. Bell Moline, Illinois Obituary

John L. Bell

John L. Bell, 66, of Coal Valley, retired Circuit Court Judge of the 14th Circuit, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 22, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis. Funeral services will be 10am, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be 3-7pm Tuesday at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111-1st St A, Moline. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport, IA. Memorials may be made to Quad City Crime Stoppers. John was born February 16, 1953 in Davenport, the son of John A. and Bernice (Beyer) Bell. He married Donna Chumbley on July 15, 2006 in Moline. John retired from the Circuit Court Judge 14th Circuit in 2014. He graduated from Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI, in 1982 and began his legal career at Shoede, Bell, Scott and Panousis Law Firm. John was proud serving as President of Crime Stoppers, serving on the Board at Unity Point Health, Robert Young Center, CADS and Optimist Club. He enjoyed golfing and wagering on athletic events. He was an avid Cleveland Brown and St. Louis Cardinal fan. Survivors include his wife, Donna; children, Josh (Ashley) Chumbley, Moline, Kenny (Sara) Chumbley, Moline and Kevin (Jenna) Chumbley, Moline; grandchildren, Austin, Andrew, Alex, Delaney, Kayden and Nolan; brothers, Gary (Catherine) Bell, Geneseo and twin brother, Jeff (Dorothy) Bell, Mesa, AZ; mother-in-law, Karen Ott, Moline and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Brian Ott.
February 16, 1953 - November 22, 201902/16/195311/22/2019
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Arlyn Koenes
November 27, 2019
My heart is saddened to read this...Donna and family, John was a great friend to me and I very much enjoyed our conversations at Montana Jacks...I will deeply miss him and all of you are in my prayers...
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Dr William Burrus
November 26, 2019
It was with great sorrow that I learned of the tragic and sudden passing of my friend and classmate (MHS 1971) John Bell. I feel so fortunate and privileged to have shared so many moments with John in Crime Stoppers and the many related events. Over and over he showed... Continue Reading
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November 26, 2019
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Dan Armstrong
November 26, 2019
The employees and staff at Alside Supply would like to pass along our sincere condolences to Donna and the entire Bell family at their sudden loss and know that God will wrap his arms around your family and help them through this healing time so may great memories always... Continue Reading
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November 26, 2019
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November 26, 2019
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Sherri Lawton
November 26, 2019
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clbeaubear@mchsi.com
November 26, 2019
So sorry to learn of John's passing, prayers and blessings to the family. Phil and Cindy Laxton
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November 25, 2019
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Bill Sherrell
November 25, 2019
I frist meant you back 1985 as my moms lawyer we sat in your office and talk about the cubs and the cards play each other and one day taking moives back to moive store in coal valley you in invited us in your van to watch the game with you we will miss you... Continue Reading
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