Beverly Bell

Mrs. Bell was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, on May 15, 1939, the daughter of the late Milfred and the late Betty (Tufts) Taylor. On April 15, 1961, she married Duane Calvin Bell and he survives. She was a member of the North Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon where she had been a Sunday School Teacher and the United Brethren Church in Blissfield. She had also volunteered for the American Red Cross. She enjoyed gardening, watching her grandchildren grow, reading and spending time with her family and church family.

Surviving besides her husband, Duane, are three daughters; Elaine Voelzke of Wauseon, Amy (David) Isakson of Blissfield, and Lori (David) Goetz of Midland, six grandchildren; Eric Fowler, Vanessa Voelzke, Lindsay Goetz, Marissa Goetz, Shawnna Isakson and Kenneth Isakson. Also surviving are three brothers; Danny (Geraldine) Taylor of New Lothrop, David (Bonnie) Taylor of Flint,  Mark (Kathy) Taylor of Gaylord, and sisters Exie (Jack) McKone of Morrice, and Nancy Krienbrink of El Jobein, Fla. Preceding her in death besides her parents was son-in-law James Voelzke, brother-in-law Leo Krienbrink, and sister-in-law Beverly Witmeyer.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.  Saturday Jan. 28, 2012, at the North Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon with Pastor Glenn Coblentz and Pastor Brad Faler officiating. Interment was in the Wauseon Union Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.GrisierFH.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon.