Marion L. Bell, of Boca Raton Fl. passed away December 5, 2010 at the age of 78 after a long illness. Marion was born in Chicago, Illinois to John and Mary Chroust. She was the beloved wife of Rothert Allen Bell, loving mother to Michael and Thomas(Cindy)Bell, a devoted sister to Dick Chroust, and caring grandmother to five grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. Marion was a pioneer for women in construction. She spent her lifetime in that industry managing large construction projects and in semi-retirement she managed properties. She loved to travel and was an active member of the Boca Raton Orchid Society. A Catholic Mass will be held in her honor on Saturday December 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 33510 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, Fl. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Ok 73123-1718. Arrangements were in the care of Babione Funeral Home, 1100 North Federal Hwy., Boca Raton.FL.