James Helmke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Helmke (Baker, Louisiana), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who passed away on January 21, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Helmke to show support.
He was predeceased by : his wife Constance Osbourne Helmke; his parents, Henry Michael Helmke and Lillian Sevier Helmke; and his siblings, Henry "Michael" Helmke, Donald E. Helmke, Shirley Johnson Gremillion and Beverly Helmke Phenix.
He is survived by : his children, Lynelle Clair Meadows (James), Tracy Lea Kallies (Mark), Jeffory Wayne Helmke (Kurtal) and Jason Dane Helmke (Cindy); his grandchildren, Joshua Meadows, Lindsey Oosterveld (Tim), Mark Kallies, Jr. (Kristy), Jessica Helmke, Jared Helmke, Jake Helmke and Jana Helmke; his great grandchildren, Bailey Oosterveld, Jemma Meadows, Ryker Meadows, Alexander Kallies, Samantha Kallies and Allison Helmke; his sisters-in-law, Carolyn Barcelona Helmke and Claire Louis Cockerham Parish; his grandsons, Joshua Brandon Meadows, Mark Bruce Kallies, Jr., Catlin James Kallies, Jake Ryan Helmke and Jared Scott Helmke; and his great grandchild Gavyn James Meadows. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bridgeway Hospice, 4333 American Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
