Joseph Helmick

Joseph A. Helmick Loving husband of Cassandra. Cherished son of Michael and Catherine Helmick. Dear brother of Sara Godvik, Geno, Tina, Alice, George, Albert, Ruben, and Matthew. Uncle of Alison, Mya, Amelia, and Vincent. Dear son in law of Ken and Beth Whitman. Devoted grandson of Sharon (Ron) Jablonski, Nancy Stevens, and the late Richard (Nancy) Schiferl. Joseph was a dear nephew, grand nephew, and cousin to many. After proudly serving for six years and two Tours of Duty in Afganistan, Joseph retired from the U.S. Marine Corps with the rank of Sargent. Joseph was a big Chicago Bears fan, and an apprentice Ohio State Fan. In lieu of flowers please donationso to www.gofundme.com/ Joseph Helmick appreciated. Visitation will take place at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium 9568 Belmont Ave. Franklin Park on Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 9)) pm. Family and friends will gather at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 27034 South Diagonal Road, Elwood, Il on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 9:30 AM for Military Honors and Interment service. Family and friends will gather on Friday, August 29, 2014 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 9920 Grand Ave. Franklin Park from 12:00 PM Noon until the time of the service 1:00 PM. For information please call Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home 2 (847) 678-1950 or www.sax-tiedemann.com.