Margaret Louise Bell, age 84, of Adams, Wisconsin died September 14, 2009 at St. Marys Care Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Internment will be at St. Leo’s Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Margaret was born September 5, 1925 in Friendship, Wisconsin to William Burian and Mary Pratt. Following High School Graduation she worked in Milwaukee and then returned to Friendship and became the first Adams-Friendship High School secretary.
She married Stuart Bell on October 28, 1950 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Adams, WI. Margaret worked for the Agricultural and Soil Conservation Service Office in Adams. In 1959 she and Stuart opened Roche-A-Cri TV. They owned and operated that business for thirty years, until retirement. Stuart died in February of 1998. Margaret moved to Liberty Manor in January of 2005. She recently moved to Madison to be closer to her daughter.
Margaret was an active member of the Adams County Memorial Hospital Board, the Moundview Country Club Board and the St. Josephs Parish Council. She was involved with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Parish Council of Christian Women and the ACMH Auxiliary.
Margaret loved to be surrounded by her family and enjoyed playing golf. She loved music and watching sports. 　
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633 http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_tributes.asp　
She was preceded in death by her parents: William & Mary Burian; husband, Stuart; brother, William; brothers-in-law: Aaron York, Tom Moran, Darrel (Iliff) Bell, Helen Bell, Lynn Bell Jr., Robert (Margie) Bell, Leo Halverson, John Paulson, Berlie Moore, and Elling Mikkelson.
Survivors:
Son: William (Bonnie) Bell of Wausau, Wisconsin
Daughter: Mary Bell of Madison, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Nicole (Adam) BellCorelli of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Grandson: Chris Bell of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Brynn BellCorelli of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Sister: Gladys York of Ramona, California
Sister: Jeanne Moran of Madison, Wisconsin
Sister: Charlene (Richard) Robb of Wauconda, Illinois
Brother-in-law: William Bell of Dousman, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Charlotte Bell of Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Bonnie Halverson of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Avalon Paulson of Gays Mills, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Joyce Moore of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Richard (Betty) Bell of Eastman, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Nancy Mikkelson of Ferryville, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Shirley George of Janesville, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Gary (Phyllis) Bell of Gays Mills, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Linda (Rodney) Burkum of Gays Mills, Wisconsin
She is further survived by many treasured nieces & nephews 　
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
s0 sorry. she was a great friend for almost 60 years. god blesG
We will always remember both of your parents with the greatest respect & affection. They were a great source of friendship & support to us and our family. With deepest sympathy, John & Joan
I am very sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you and your family. Edna
My sincere condolences to the family. Margaret was a good friend to our family, and I worked for Stuart in the TV shop in the early 60s.
Jeanne, Gladys and families…
My sympathy on the loss of Margaret. She was such a pleasant person and a joy to visit with. God bless her memory.
Mary,Bill and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dick & Charlene, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the lossof your sister.
Charlene and Dick, We are thinking of you and your family
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Margaret Bell. I hope during this difficult time that you can support one another with stories of fond memories and loving times. My the strength she carried through her life give you strength now.
May you keep the good memories of your mother close to your heart! You have my sympathy! May she rest in peace.
My sympathy and prayers go out to your family. It is always a rough time to lose a loved one but recalling memories keeps that person alive in our hearts. I enjoyed recalling our memories of our families this past summer in San Diego.
We are so sorry to hear of Margaret passing. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Dear Mary and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.