Sondra Kay Bell, 63, of Niles, died peacefully Monday, August 11, 2025, in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began October 25, 1961, in Haiti, Missouri, the third of seven born to Sammie and Dora Anglin.
Sondra was a quiet and reserved woman who loved her family. She cherished the time she spent with her grandkids. Sondra was an animal lover and had a special place in her heart for huskies.
Sondra will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her boyfriend of thirty-four years, Ron Linde; one daughter, Aimee (Sheri) Conell of Yoder, Colorado; one son, Jon (Torri) Bell of Dowagiac; one step-daughter, Crystal (Tom) Wright of Elkhart, Indiana; three step-sons, Ron Linde, Jr. of Osceola, Indiana, Rick (Allie) Linde of Goshen, Indiana, Josh Linde of Edwardsburg; two granddaughters, Journey, Rhaella; two grandsons, Alexander, Leighlind; twenty-two step-grandchildren; six sisters, Rhonda Sukich of Plymouth, Indiana, Ginny (Dave) Tribble of Tampa, Florida, Lori (Bub) Ottinger of Niles, Angie (Mike) Damouth of Dowagiac, Samantha (Roy) Robertson of Niles; her bonus mom, Shirley Bell of Dowagiac; a host of nieces and nephews; and beloved dog Ariel.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her infant sister, Cherie Anglin.
The family will observe a private remembrance at a later date.
Sondra will be laid to rest in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Sumnerville.
The family prefers contributions in memory of Sondra be made to Michiana Hematology Oncology, 5340 Holy Cross Parkway, Mishawaka, Indiana, 46545.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services, Niles. Please share a memory or a message online: halbritterwickens.com.
Posted On: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 5:41 PM
