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James E. Bell

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[January 02, 2026]  MASON CITY - James E. Bell, 78, of Mason City, passed away in Lincoln on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Service:  No Services are scheduled at this time.

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln 

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James E. Bell, 78, of Mason City, passed away in Lincoln on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

No Services are scheduled at this time. Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

James Edward Bell was born on August 30, 1947, in Missouri, the son of Scott Braden and Hazel Mae Schwidde Bell. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Tripplett on January 26, 1972. She survives.

Also surviving are his children: Ticy Edwin (Lisa) Bell, Otis Jay (Bonnie) Bell, and Destiny Lea Neuhaus; twelve grandchildren: Winston, Blazer, Kendel, Josie, Chelsie, Tiffany, Braden, Preston, Hunter, Pamela, Olivia and Reece; eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister: Margaret (Wayne) Leesman; and two brothers: Wesley (Debbie) Bell and Rick (Annette) Bell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Walter Swaim, two brothers: Chester Bell and Gerald Bell, and one step-grandson: Nick Cocran.

Jim graduated from the Atlanta Community High School in 1965. He then served in the United States Army. He retired from Caterpillar, Inc. after 38 years of service working in the Heat Treat Plant HH building in East Peoria. He is a member of the Mason City Community Chapel and Mason City American Legion Post #496.

Memorials may be made to Mason City Community Chapel or American Council of the Blind.

Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln is assisting the family with arrangements.

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