I took this obituary from the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press.
Beatrice Katherine Bell, 89, died on March 22, 2010. These obituaries appear to be written by the same person because there is so little variation. Bell had nine children and 12 grandchildren.
Both the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press used the phrase, "went to be with the Lord" instead of "died."
They also used the phrase, "preceded in death" and mention her by first name.
Interestingly enough, these obituaries don't include anything about Bell's life, joys, or personal characteristics. They just give the basic who, what, where and when.
