Jay Bell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jay Bell (Dunlap, Iowa), born in Denison, Iowa, who passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jay Bell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Bell and Lois Bell (North); his brothers, Howard Bell and Rodney "Pete" Bell; and his son-in-law Rick Julich.
He is survived by: his wife Jane Bell of Arion; his daughters, Stacie Julich of Carroll and Laura Bell of Des Moines, Iowa; his stepdaughters, Michelle Fineran (Denny) of Denison, Maretta Janning (Darren Thompson) of Denison and Maurecia Young (Drew) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his grandchildren, Mallory Berg, Greg Ridgley, Hannah Julich, Natalie Griesman, Jocelyn Griesman and Luke Julich; and his sister Linda Massman (Mick) of Council Bluffs. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
