Jeanette E. Bell, 92, of Dyersville, Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dyersville surrounded by her loved ones.

Visitation will be held 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Kramer-Morris Funeral Home in Dyersville, Iowa. Visitation will continue from 9 – 10 a.m. at the funeral home prior to funeral services.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery.

Jeanette was born on May 3, 1934, in Dyersville, Iowa, daughter of Arthur and Rose (Bildstein) Recker. She married Thomas Bell on November 28, 195 in Dyersville, Iowa. Together, they farmed southwest of Dyersville and raised their children. She treasured the farm and the simple pleasures and life lessons that came with it.

Jeanette was a woman who found joy in giving back to others, staying involved in her community, and making lasting memories with family and friends. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and was instrumental in organizing the Mercy Hospital Bazaar. She also served as a tour guide at the Dyer House, was a proud member of her beloved St. Jude’s Mother’s Club, volunteered her time with hospice and taught literacy to children. Jeanette enjoyed teaching Dancercise classes at the Dyersville Recreation Center and loved her winters in Texas with Tom and friends.

She had a special gift for making others feel welcome and cared for. She loved baking and was known for always having a freezer full of cookies to share. She enjoyed dancing and playing cards as well as singing on the phone with her sister, Rose Ann.

Above all, Jeanette will be remembered for her caring heart, generous spirit, and willingness to help those in need. She saw life as a blessing and shared that blessing by taking care of her neighbors, volunteering at the nursing home, and being there for those around her. Her kindness and dedication to others touched many lives and will be fondly remembered.

Survivors include her loving husband of seventy years, Tom; children: Debra Bell Geiser (Dan Geiser) of Cedar Rapids, Gary Lahr of Worthington, Iowa, Renee Bell (Brad Voss) of Des Moines, and Melisa Bell Reinhart (Taylor Reinhart) of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren: Eric (Emily) Lahr, Morgan Lahr (Matt Aldrich), Tristan Geiser, Ozzie and Harry Reinhart; great grandchildren: Dashiel Lahr (Lilly Neofotist), Olive and Amelia Lahr; great great grandchildren: Austin Neofotist and one on the way.  Siblings: Bill (Kay) Recker, Vern (Mary Ellen) Recker, Jim (Jane) Recker, Rose Ann (Sid) Smith

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Lahr in 2023, her brother Wayne Recker and sister-in-law Joann Recker, her parents, Art and Rose Recker and her in-laws Clarence and Olive Bell.

The family would like to thank the staff at MercyOne Medical Center in Dyersville and the Bi-County Ambulance for their compassionate care. A special thank you to her caretakers who allowed her to stay in her home in her later years, especially her angel on earth, her granddaughter, Morgan Lahr.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Francis Xavier Grade School.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home (Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Monticello, Holy Cross) is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.