EARL L. HELMERS, 50, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:16 am, Monday, February 28, 2011 at his home in Chester, Illinois. He was born to Earl Gene and Peggyann Jessie (nee: Stirnaman) Helmers on October 17, 1960 in Red Bud, Illinois. He was the manager for Sides Metal Recycling of Chester. He was of the Catholic Faith. He was a member of the Chester Eagles Club Aerie #3252, Survivors: Mother: Peggyann Helmers Chester, IL 2 Children: Earl Lee "Duke" Helmers II Niles, Michigan Chelsea Helmers Ellis Grove, IL 3 Brothers: Darrel (Chris) Helmers Chester, IL Michael "Ren" (Cassy) Helmers Chester, IL Patrick "Butch" Helmers Chester, IL Special Friend: Charlene Sherbert Chester, IL 4 Nieces 4 Nephews Preceded in death by: Father - Earl Gene Helmers and 2 Nephews It was Earl's wishes to be cremated. Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, March 3, 2011 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Father Gene Wojcik Visitation: Wednesday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday - 8:00 am - 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Family Wishes