James Michael "Jim" Helm

October 16, 1947 - November 2, 2024 (77 years old)

Dongola, Illinois

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James Michael "Jim" Helm

October 16, 1947 - November 2, 2024 (77 years old)

Dongola, Illinois

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James Michael Helm Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-11-05T18:00:00
End: 2024-11-05T19:30:00
Location: Crain Funeral Home - Dongola

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Michael Helm of Dongola, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 2, 2024 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Anita Brown Helm. He is survived by: his wife Christine Earnhart Helm; his daughter Dr. Paige Helm Maginel (John); his grandsons, Henry James Maginel of Dongola and Bryce Helm Massey of Anna; his sister Jennifer Helm Flowers of Austin; his brother-in-law Kenton Earnhart (Beverly) of Dongola; and his nieces and nephews, Dr. John Van Earnhart (Stacy), Justin Earnhart (Lori), Adrienne Jacobsen (Brett) of Atlanta, Alison Blake (Greg) of Austin, Alyssa, Lauren, Nicole, Will, Presley, Cate and Claire.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital in his memory as they provided wonderful care for him as a child.

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Crain Funeral Home - Dongola
106 NW Front St, Dongola, IL 62926

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Nov 05

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Crain Funeral Home - Dongola
106 NW Front St, Dongola, IL 62926

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St. John's Cemetery

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