Our beloved Ruth Jeannette Thompson, 72, originally of Monticello IN, went to be reunited with family and friends in heaven on Monday February 17, 2025 in Dennison IL.She was born on November 13, 1952 in Monticello, IN to Charles and Harmony J (Ball) Applegate. Ruth was a 1971 graduate of Twin Lakes High School.Ruth married the love of her life, Harvey Thompson on November 23, 1975 and raised their family in Idaville IN. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be forever missed by Tammy Owens (Larry) of Paradise TX, Jason Thompson of Monticello IN, Amanda Thompson-Cassidy (Kevin) of Aurora IN and her many grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings Julia Donahue of Kokomo IN, Melba Nickerson of Reston VA, Wayne Applegate of South Bend IN, and Ed Applegate of Reynolds IN. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Joseph, Jim, and David Applegate, daughter-in-law Stephanie Thompson and granddaughter Mya Thompson.Ruth retired from Indiana State University, where

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