Eloise Bell Obituary

Eloise Josephine "Jo" (Dicks) Bell was born in Albia, Iowa, on January 16, 1939, to Ernest Clifford and Mildred “Louise” (Swartz) Dicks. She passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, in Pleasant Hill. Jo graduated from Albia High School in 1957 and embarked on a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Jo married the love of her life, Clarence Robert (Bob) Bell, on June 1, 1963, and spent 62 beautiful years together. Jo and Bob were blessed with two children, Bobby and Lisa.

Jo dedicated her life to her family, deriving immense joy in nurturing for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family meant the world to her.

Professionally, Jo started her career at American Mutual Life. She continued her career as a data entry clerk at John Deere and later as an accounts payable clerk. She retired from John Deere at the age of 53. In retirement, she worked part-time as an accounts payable clerk for Karen Bellis & Associates. Jo was known for her kindness, generosity, and love for family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In her leisure time, Jo enjoyed shopping, crocheting, ceramics, square dancing, playing cards, collecting hummels, and precious moments. She was an active member of the community, serving as a co-leader for Campfire Girls, participating in the ladies' card club, and a member of Oakwood United Methodist Church.

Jo is survived by her loving husband, Bob Bell of Pleasant Hill; her children, Robert “Bobby” Bell (Jeri) and Lisa Wisnousky (Ted); her six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Jo will be forever remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Louise Dicks; two sisters, Carol “Jean” Wilson and Marilyn Ann Wilson.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, October 12 at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m., Monday, October 13 also at the church with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to MercyOne Hospice.

Funeral arrangements through Iles Grandview Park Chapel.

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