Arthur Gay Helgesen

Arthur Gay Helgesen, 83, of Mount Ida, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, at home. He was born October 29th, 1936, to Arthur O. Helgesen and Mildred Emilea (Thies) Helgesen in Elgin, Illinois. He is preceded in death by both his parents, and 3 brothers; Leslie Ross, Arnold Ross, and Gene Helgesen.

He is survived by his children; Brian Parks of Leonard, TX, Vicky McPike of Dallas, TX, Donna Helgesen of Greensboro, N.C., Andy Helgesen of Churubusco, IN, Arnold Helgesen of Fort Wayne, IN,
Greg Helgesen of Albion, IN, Susan Teller of Albion, IN, Stephaine Schnurr of Churubusco, IN, and Cheryl Snavley of Camden, IN., 24 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, a brother; Ronnie Helgesen of Kendallville along with a host of other family and friends.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mount Ida, AR. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com