John C. Helmer, 70 of Arlington Heights was born February 24, 1947 in Knoxville, TN to James and Doris (nee Nason) Helmer and passed away June 4, 2017. John was the beloved husband of Susan E. (nee Wiley) Helmer; loving father of Jaclyn (Brian) Amos and Danielle (Joseph) La Ha; cherished papa of Olivia, Camden, Brady and Sadie; dear brother of William Helmer, Ellen (Robert) Sneider, Ann (Matthew) Helmer-Glassmaker, James Helmer and the late Thomas (Katherine) Helmer and Joan Helmer and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 3-8 PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Prayers will be said Thursday, June 8 at 10:15 AM at the funeral home and proceed to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights for funeral mass at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.
