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Michael Helinski Obituary
LEXINGTON: Michael D. Helinski, age 45 of Lexington died Sunday September 24, 2017 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born June 28, 1972 in New Brighton, PA, to John & Donna (Tolley) Helinski, he has been a Shelby/Mansfield/Bellville resident his entire life.
A 1990 graduate of Shelby High School, Mike then attended the Ohio State University and graduated from Mt. Vernon Nazarene College with a bachelors of science degree.
During his childhood he was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Shelby and most recently was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Bellville. Mike was an avid sports fan, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played baseball, softball, football and golf.
Mike felt the most enjoyment attending and supporting his children in all of their sporting events and extracurricular activities. He was a friend to all. He could fix anything. Mike could make you feel comfortable and welcome to any group in the first five minutes of conversation. Mike ALWAYS took the road less traveled…it was his true sense of adventure.
He is survived by four children, Jordyne, Jacob, Kaylin and Kylee Helinski all of Bellville; his parents, John & Donna (Tolley) Helinski of Verona, KY; brother, John (Heather) Helinski of Hebron, KY; sister, Amy (Levi) Kitchens of Independence, KY and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM Saturday September 30, 2017 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bellville, where Rev. Doug Pretorius will officiate.
Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory in Shelby assisted the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to Clearfork Athletic Boosters, 987 OH RT 97, Bellville, Ohio 44813.
On line condolences may be made at www.barkdullfuneralhome.com
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Nathan Purdy
October 11, 2017
Mike was always a nice guy. It was great to know him.
Leslie
October 1, 2017
Much love to ya Michael... thanks for everything!!! We will b looking over Carrie for ya bud ❤❤
Here's a cheddar bay biscuit to ya!!!
Linda Bloomfield
September 28, 2017
Donna and John and family,
Holding you all up in prayers. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Michael in Sunday School and his mischievous smile. It was an honor to have known him and your family at church. Please know that many are praying for you.
Sincerely,
Linda Bloomfield
Mike Potter
September 28, 2017
John, Donna and family our Love and Prayers go to each and everyone of you! Our families had so many good times together and even though some miles came between us our Love for you never changed. We Hope and Pray that Peace will come to you each and everyone, May God Bless! The Potter Family
Mike Potter
September 28, 2017
John, Donna and family, we have had so many great times together and Mike was always right in the middle of all of it! Even though some miles have come between us the Love for your family has stayed in our hearts. May God Bless each of you in this hour of your loss and we pray that peace will arrive for you soon! The Potter Family
Messenger
September 26, 2017
Mike was bigger than life, fun, charismatic and social. He could walk in somewhere a stranger and leave as a friend. I loved his laugh! He had a deep laugh (Helinski laugh) that I will miss hearing the rest of my life. We were best buds since the age of 4 or 5, we went through our entire life together, all the ups and the downs that life can throw at us. Every Saturday a few hours before the Bucks kick off, Mike sends out his text O-H to a few of us and regardless of where we are or who we are with, we group text until the final play, all the commentary! He LOVED his kids and they were what he talked about the most, how proud of them he always was! The links wont be the same around central ohio, Saturdays wont be the same and life wont be the same without Mike. I love you brother, keep hitting that long ball until we meet up again.
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