Surrounded by the love of his family, John David Bell, of Mahomet, IL, passed away on December 19, 2024, after sharing that, “Today is my day,” to go with the Lord. John passed peacefully in his sleep late that evening at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Hospital, Chicago.

John was born on February 24, 1969, in Rochelle, IL. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jody Bell (nèe Rendziak), and his precious children, Audra Faith Rendziak Bell (16 yrs.), Wyatt Henry Bell (14 yrs.), and Evan Eugene Bell (10 yrs.). John is also survived by his parents, Donald and Loretta Bell (nèe Long); cherished siblings Robert Bell (Michelle) and Linda (nèe Bell) Keilman (Cory); nieces Karly Keilman, Kayla Keilman, Emily Pascarella; nephews Ethan Bell, David (Alexis) Pascarella and Daniel Pascarella; sister-in-law Amy Rendziak as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

John’s services are scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Mattis Avenue Free Methodist Church (1913 S. Mattis Ave, Champaign). Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The funeral service will begin at 11:30 at the church, with Pastor Chadwick Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Mahomet, IL. 

Full obituary can be viewed at www.owensfuneralhomes.com.