Helmick, John

John Helmick
July 25, 1894-November 21, 1918

Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, November 21, 1918, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library


    John J. Helmick, aged 24 years, died this morning at 11:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Helmick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Zimmerman, 1205 North Eleventh street, from pneumonia and other complications which developed from influenza. He had been sick since last Friday and his death comes as a shock to his relatives and a wide circle of friends by whom he was highly esteemed.
    Mr. Helmick was born in Hatche[sic] Mills, Ind., July 7, 1894[sic]*. He spent the greater part of his life in Three Oaks. He came to Niles about nine years ago.  On May 9, 1917 he was united in marriage to Miss Olive Zimerman by Rev. W.H. Phelps. Besides his wife he is survived by five sisters and two brothers, who are Mrs. George Brewer, Rolling Prairie, Ind.; Mrs. C.L. Brooks, Laporte, Ind.; Mrs. William Rankin, South Bend; Mrs. Lawrence Bradley, Elkhart; Mrs. Joe Elliott, Niles; Thomas Helmick, Michigan City, and Edward Helmick of Three Oaks.
    Mr. Helmick was employed at the Clark Equipment plant in Buchanan. About six weeks ago Mr. and Mrs. Helmick moved to Buchanan. Mrs. Helmick became ill and returned home and last Friday Mr. Helmick also became ill. His condition became critical last night and no hope was offered the family for his recovery.
    He is also survived by two stepsisters, Mrs. John Mark of Dailey and Mrs. Herbert Dunning, Barren lake.
    The deceased was a member of the New Era lodge.
    The funeral arrangements have not been made.

*Death record gives date of birth as July 25, 1894 as stated in other obituary.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, November 21, 1918, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library


    John Helmick, aged 24, died this forenoon at 11:30 o'clock at the  home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Zimmerman, 1205 North Eleventh street, after a brief illness with pneumonia.
    Mr. Helmick was born in Hatches Mill, Ind., July 25, 1894, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Helmick, deceased.
    He came to his city nine years ago from Three Oaks. Prior to his illness he was employed at the Clark Equipment plant in Buchanan.
    On May 9, 1917, Mr. Helmick married Miss Olive Zimmerman of his city.
    Besides the wife he is survived by the following sisters:  Mrs. George Brewer, Rolling Prairie, Ind.; Mrs. C.L. Brooks, LaPorte, Ind.; Mrs. Wm. Rankin, South Bend; Mrs. Lawrence Bradley, Elkhart; Mrs. Joe Elliott, this city, and two step-sisters, Mrs. John Marx, Daily and Mrs. Herbert Dunning, residing near Barren Lake; and two brothers, Thomas of Michigan City and Edward of Three Oaks.
    Deceased was a member of the New Era lodge and of the Niles City band.
    Mr. Helmick was extremely popular among a large circle of friends, who admired him for his fine qualities, his pleasing personality, and who deeply regret his sudden passing away.
    Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Niles Daily Star, Saturday, November 23, 1918, page 4, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library

    Funeral services for John Helmick will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Helmick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Zimmerman, 1205 North Eleventh street.  Rev. W.H. Phelps of Battle Creek will officiate. Burial will occur at Silver Brook cemetery.




    Funeral services for John Helmick were conducted this afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Helmick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman, by Rev. W.H. Phelps of Battle Creek, the minister who united Mr. and Mrs. Helmick in marriage. Misses Quimby and Humphrey sang, accompanied by Miss Forsythe. Interment occurred at Silver Brook cemetery.