James Helmuth

JAMES HELMUTH, 49, of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:39 A.M. Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Arcola Health Care Center in Arcola, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Edwards Funeral Home located at 221 East Main Street, Arcola, IL. Rev. Kent Conover will officiate.

James was born on October 11, 1958. He was a son of Roy and Mary (Dearman) Helmuth.

Survivors include six children, Joshua L. Helmuth of Toledo, IL, Cynthia L. Helmuth of Charleston, IL, Sherry L. Helmuth of Toledo, IL, Jeremy J. Helmuth of Mattoon, IL and twins, Joseph R. and Shannon M. Helmuth who live at home with their mother, Patricia A. Helmuth of Mattoon, IL; three grandchildren, Macy, Lexi and Alden Helmuth; two sisters, Doris Shambarger and her husband, Eugene of Arcola, IL and Linda Hendrickson and her husband, Mike of Tuscola, IL and two brothers, Robert Helmuth and his wife, Jean of Plymouth, NC and Richard Helmuth of Arcola, IL.

His parents, two brothers, Leroy and Kenneth Helmuth and one stillborn sister preceded him in death.