Paul Helm Obituary
The family announces the passing of Paul Helm (Sterling, Illinois) on October 16, 2026. Paul, born on September 23, 1956, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Helm to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Sandra Huffman. He is survived by: his wife Michele Huffman; his siblings-in-law, Tim Huffman (Zena), Chris Huffman (Nancy), Kim Broihier (Tim) and Cathleen Huffman; his brothers, Arne Hjelmeseth (Elizabeth) and Eilert Helm (Mary Lou); his stepsons, Seth Johnson (Sarah) and Sean Johnson; his children, Jason Helm (Shannon), Christina Jones (Robert), Charmayne Stalhood (Craig), Riley Helm and Benjamin Helm; his stepgrandchildren, Trinity Johnson, Charlie Johnson and Destiny Bradley-Brown (Michael); and his grandchildren, Ariel Martin (Justin), Alana Arnold, Logan Arnold and Ethan Lesniak.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at 11:00 AM at the Schilling Funeral Home (702 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park (18268 Pennington Rd, Sterling, IL 61081).
In lieu of flowers, a Venmo memorial for Paul has been established. Send donations to venmo@Michele-Helm-25.
