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James Helfers Obituary

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James Helfers

Mount Prospect, Illinois

July 18, 1938 - November 27, 2024

James Helfers Obituary

James Helfers, 86, of Des Plaines, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Northwest Community Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Doris Helfers. Loving father of Kristin (Joe) Campos, Julie (Steve) Callahan, Jennifer (Brian) McCarthy, Jill (Carl) Permanian. Cherished grandfather of Jenna, Joey (Melanie), Josh, Ryan, Matthew (Chloe), Michael, Stevie, Tom, Scott, Kevin, Kate, Zack, and Nick. Fond Uncle of many. Great grandfather to Quinn, Paxton, Molly, and Lily. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Alma Helfers, and brother Ed Helfers.


James was the best father in the whole wide world and will be missed dearly.


In Lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of your choice is appreciated.


Visitation Friday, 10:00 a.m. until Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 S. Wille Street, Mount Prospect. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery.


Funeral information call 847-255-7800 or www.friedrichsfh.com


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James Helfers, 86, of Des Plaines, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Northwest Community Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Doris Helfers. Loving father of Kristin (Joe) Campos, Julie (Steve) Callahan, Jennifer (Brian) McCarthy, Jill (Carl) Permanian. Cherished grandfather of Jenna, Joey (Melanie), Josh, Ryan, Matthew (Chloe), Mich

Events

Visitation

Friday, December 6, 2024

10:00 am - 11:00 am

St. Mark Lutheran Church

Guaranteed delivery before James's Visitation begins.

Funeral Service

Friday, December 6, 2024

11:00 am

St. Mark Lutheran Church

Guaranteed delivery before James's Funeral Service begins.

Final Resting Place

Memory Gardens Cemetery

2501 E. Euclid Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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