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Samuel Bell Obituary
Samuel Paul Bell, 44, of Chicago, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 8, 2022, from injuries from a bicycle vehicle accident at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago.
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, 101 N. Prairie St., Galesburg, IL 61401 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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Donald Gutterman
September 15, 2022
Sam, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Yo were a good man and a friend. You will certainly be missed.
Bob Dickinson
September 15, 2022
Sam - While our relationship began as a working one, you made it easy to become quick friends. Business conversations always lead to personal ones. You were a special person who connected with people in such a positive way...a way that few others are able to. And you are gone way too soon. You will be missed and always remembered.
Melanie Spitzer
September 13, 2022
Sam was a great person. I met him over 10 years ago when he was bartending in one of my neighborhood bars. We had an instant connection. Later we found out we were born in the same town and that his Aunt Dessa was an old family friend of mine who I had known since I was a small child. We may have even crossed paths as children at a family birthday party. Over the years we have crossed paths and overlapped in different circles of friends. I was sad to hear that his life was taken too soon in an accident very close to my home. He will be remembered.
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