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Dr. DO Max E. Helman
1935 - 2019
Dr. DO Max E. Helman
1935 - 2019
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BORN
1935
DIED
2019
DO Helman Obituary
Sept. 22, 1935 - Jan. 30, 2019
GRANGER, IN - Max E. Helman, DO, FACOFP distinguished, 83, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Dr. Helman was born on September 22, 1935, in Huntington, New York, to the late Max and Rose (Boccia) Helman. Dr. Helman married his wife, Sharon Wozny on December 1, 1982. For forty years they shared a life of love, family, and travel. He leaves behind his children: Scott Helman of Mishawaka, IN, Deborah (Jeff) Ammerman of Niles, MI, Brian (Richelle) Helman of Kingston, NH, Tony (Heather) Traxler of Omaha, NE, and Laura Helman, DO of Granger; his five grandchildren: Matthew Ammerman, Alyssa Helman, Seth Helman, Olivia Traxler, and Brooklyn Henderson; brother, Ronald Helman of Sunrise, FL; sister-in-law, Charlotte Helman of Dix Hills, NY; brother-in-law, Bob (Kathy) Wozny; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Dr. Helman in death along with his parents is a brother, Donald Helman; his father and mother-in-law, Eugene and Bernice Wozny; nephew, Justin Wozny; and niece, Rochelle Helman.
Dr. Helman served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. He was a New York University undergraduate and received his doctorate from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a board member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians from 1989 to 2001 and had the honor to serve as the President from 1998-1999. Dr. Helman also served on the board of the Indiana Osteopathic Association of Physicians and Surgeons. He was a family physician in Mishawaka for 48 years. Dr. Helman was a longtime member of Knollwood Country Club.
Visitation for Dr. Helman will be on Monday, February 4, from 10:30am-12:30pm, with service to immediately follow, at the McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23, enter the parking lot on Cherry Rd. Rabbi Michael Friedland of Sinai Synagogue will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you PLEASE consider a donation in Dr. Helman's name to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. To send your private condolences to the family log on to: www.McGannHay.com.
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William Westerhoff
July 26, 2019
I just found out you passed away Dr Helman you were the greatest dr ever you brought me into this world and was my dr for over 20 years as well and my whole family's dr. You're up in heaven now with my mother Judy westerhoff. Thank you for everything Dr Helman you will be missed
Darrell Lovins
February 14, 2019
I met Dr. Helman during my fourth-year sub-internship at South Bend Osteopathic Hospital. A gifted physician and gentleman he always had a kind word for the medical students. I would catch up with him over the years at conventions. He would buy the house staff a nice steak or lobster and have the cafeteria staff prepare it for us. I tried to emulate his kindness and skill over the years. Fare well kind sir.
Darrell E. Lovins, DO MPH FACOFP
CAPT USN (Ret)
Jim,Sharon Potter
February 14, 2019
Our Condolences Dr. Max our Doctor a Lot of Years. He is Missed.
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Greg Ostroski
February 8, 2019
So sorry to hear of Dr. Helman passing, he was my doctor for over 20 years, a really nice man and doctor
Janice Kazmucha
February 6, 2019
You will be missed. It has been a great joy knowing you all these years. A very good man
February 4, 2019
Dr. Helman was my Dr. From age 3 to 21, an amazing, gentle man with an incredible smile and the ability to make anyone laugh! He genuinely cared. He was remarkable and I will always have the fondest memories of Dr. Helman Debbie and Lynn.
To his family, sincere condolences and thank you for sharing him. God's comfort to all!
RuthAnn (Hall) Davidson
John Ray
February 4, 2019
Dr. Max always greeted me with a smile and conversation. His healing went well beyond the medicines he prescribed. Thank you Dr. Max; bless you and rest in peace.
Deb Tezich
February 4, 2019
I think I was about 20 years old when I started working for Max. I worked for him three different times while my kids were growing up. He touched all of our lives and the lives of so many. He was one of a kind and always made me laugh. That smile and his funny sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many.
Most of all he was my friend. RIP Dr Max
Lynn Chamberlin
February 3, 2019
Dr Max was a part of my life for many years. He was my employer twice, my co-worker in research, my dr for many years and a friend. I loved his sense of humor and his smile. He will be missed by me and I'm sure by many others whose path he crossed. Rest In Peace Dr Max until we meet again.
Mike Kozloski
February 3, 2019
Sharon, Years go bye - Life is short.
May He Rest in Peace.
Sorry for Your Loss.
Kathy Carlin
February 3, 2019
Dr. Max was beautiful man,, so special to our family, we all loved him and will miss his shining smile,, God Bless him, he will be missed,,,
Ethel Stewart
February 3, 2019
Am sorry for your lost.He
truly will be missed.
Holly Kidder-Whitaker
February 3, 2019
You will be missed by many! You were a great man Dr. Helman
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