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Janice Helmus Obituary

Janice P. Helmus

Janice Patricia Helmus, age 67 of Dyer, IN passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. She is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, Walter Helmus; children, Brian (Sara) Kroncke and Amanda (Nate) Schuyler; mother, Ann Blake; cherished grandchildren, Cali and Cooper Kroncke; brother, Joseph (Mary) Blake; Mother-in-law, Sandra Helmus; brother-in-law, Mark (Vivian) Helmus and Scott (Donna) Helmus; sister-in-law, Vicki (Steve) Nichols; many dear nieces and nephews. Janice was preceded in death by her father, Robert Patrick Blake and father-in-law, Walter Helmus, Sr.

Janice proudly served the community as a Pharmacy Technician at Fair meadows Pharmacy. She had a beautiful passion for gardening and was an avid artist. In their free time, Janice and Walter traveled around the world. She would light up a room whenever she walked in. Janice had a contagious smile and a gentle soul. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Services will be private.
Published by The Times on May 28, 2025.

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