James J. Helms Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James J. Helms (Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 84, on August 13, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James J. Helms or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though James may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He was predeceased by: his son Christopher Mark Helms; his parents, Joseph Helms and Ruth Helms; and his brother Donald Helms (Sylvia). He is survived by: his wife Alicia Helms; his children, Dean Joseph Helms (Carol) and Diane Lynne Smith (Chet); and his grandchildren, Miranda and Sean.