Jeff Helding, age 49, a resident of Pullman, WA, died March 18, 2011, in Bozeman, Montana. He was born November 15, 1961 in Arlington Heights, IL.

Jeff graduated from Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, IL. He later received his Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University where he worked at the University affiliated public television station and in the admissions office. Jeff was a working magician for much of his life and was recently performing extensively in the northwest region of the United States.

He is survived by his mother, Valerie Wegner of Wheaton, IL; three brothers, Phillip (Kathryn Fleischer) Helding of Western Springs, IL, Alan (Marcia) Helding of Chandler, AZ, and Ed Edwardson of Lincolnshire, IL; ten nieces and nephews, George and Charlie Helding, Brandon, Wesley, Ryan, Joshua and Calley Helding, Ashley, Alyssa and Eric (godson) Edwardson; and his dog, Coco.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of a funeral service to be held at 6:00 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton, IL. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 11390, Bozeman, Montana 59719.