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1981
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2024
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Joshua Helmick Obituary
He was born Sept. 1, 1981, in Bloomfield, Iowa, the son of Arthur Phillips and Tammy Helmick.
He was married to Bobbi Sackman; they later divorced.
Josh was employed with Domino's Pizza in Ottumwa and also did concrete work in Wichita, Kansas.
Josh was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and immersing himself in the intensity of heavy metal music. He was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Rams and Iowa Hawkeyes, and he never missed the chance to cheer on his favorite teams. Above all, Josh valued the time he spent with his family.
He is survived by his mother Tammy Fink (Casey) of Norwalk, Iowa; his father Arthur Phillips of Keokuk; brother Dylan (Elizabeth) Helmick of Hillsboro, Iowa; two half-sisters, Cassi Brotherton and LaShae Brotherton; one half-brother Blythe Brotherton; three nephews, Dutton, Jesse, and Ryver; and a niece on the way, Marijayn Helmick.
He is also survived by his uncles, Carey Helmick, James Helmick, and Dan Helmick (Allison); an aunt Amy Downing; several cousins including a close cousin Terry Wilfawn; grandparents, Judy Benge and Duane Helmick (Barb); and numerous friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Lonnie Benge and grandmother Mary Phillips.
A gathering of remembrance will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with family meeting with friends at that time.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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