Peggyann Jessie Helmers

PEGGYANN JESSIE HELMERS, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:57 am, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Charles Wesley and Cora Ann (nee Greathouse) Stirnaman on February 17, 1938 in Riley Lake, Illinois.

Peggyann had worked for Sparta Printing and in the deli department for Roziers Country Market.

She was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester. She was also a life member of the V.F.W. Post #3553 Auxiliary. Peggy loved fishing and sports. She was an avid Chester High School Football and Chicago Cubs fan. She also loved watching her grandchildren and her dear friend Peggy Jany’s grandchildren play sports. If Peggy wasn’t watching sports, she was dancing.

Survivors:

   3 Sons: 

        Darrel (Chris) Helmers Chester, IL

        Michael “Ren” (Cassy) Helmers Chester, IL

        Patrick “Butch” Helmers Chester, IL

  11 Grandchildren: 

        Chelsea, Duke, Jason, Danielle, Shelby, Lacey, Gavin, Dyson, Daphney, Mira and Jordan

   8 Great Grandchildren: 

        Cannon, Alainah, Zander, Bohdi, Maelee, Cayson, Sadie and Kash

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Son – Earl L. Helmers, 2 Grandsons – Gabriel and Gage Helmers, 3 Sisters – Evelyn Suhre, Deborah Stirnaman and Virginia Stirnaman and 3 Brothers – Carl Stirnaman, Kenneth Stirnaman and Charles Stirnaman, Jr.

Memorial Mass: 

   11:00 am, Friday, September 4, 2026

   Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Father Sebastian Ukoh

Inurnment: 

   St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

   Chester, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Friday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

   Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   St. Mary’s Catholic Church

   St. Mary’s Catholic School