Jill J. Bell
June 22, 1949 ~ March 14, 2024
Age 74 of Forest Lake.
Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024.
Preceded in death by parents, Frederick & Martha; infant son, Jay Jr.; siblings, Marlys Moreland, Gary Nelson, Dawn Forgie, Jack Burback, Tom Burback, Gerri Carlson.
Survived by husband of 47 years, Jay; children, Jim Casarez, Jeff Casarez, Jennifer (Chris) Welsh; grandchildren, AJ, James, Antonio, Anthony, Tyler, Jeff Jr., Gabrielle, Kaylee, Chloe, Michael; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Gretchen Coppinger, Mary (Rick) VonDeLinde, Bob (Eliana) Nelson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jill had a 30 plus year career at 3M, enjoyed sewing and reading and was known for being very patriotic. Most importantly, Jill loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Funeral service 11 AM Friday, March 29th with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Mahtomedi.
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Easter 2018 at aunt Jenny’s house.. You will truly be missed grandma. Grandson Jeff jr & Great grandson Nicolai Casarez
Random teen memory: the straw in the pop can.
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We have had so many good times mother. Thank you for always believing in me. Your love and faith in me has helped me make it threw the all tough times in my life. You always were there to listen to my problems and never said a negative word but incoiraged me to climb back out of the whole I was in. Thank you for being you…
I couldn’t have asked for a more active hands on amazing supportive and present grandmother growing up. She made sure to bring us to see the Easter bunny at 3M every Easter and brought us a tub of popcorn every Christmas words can’t express how much you will be missed grandma I love you so much
Your granddaughter Gabrielle-Nicole
With deepest sympathy,