Hellen G. Thompson, 87, of Chalmers, died at 2:25 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Monticello Assisted Living in Monticello. She had been in failing health for the last couple years. She was born June 30, 1924 in Lafayette to the late Clarence D. and Lydia M. M. (Cassida) Hendershot. She was a 1942 graduate of Wolcott High School. After High School she worked at Harnessfeger in Monticello making wiring harnesses for military airplanes during World War II. Her marriage was to Richard L. "Dick" Thompson on February 16, 1947. He died July 22, 2004. She and her husband started their career in farming in 1950 and that career lasted a lifetime. Mrs. Thompson was a founding member of the Charming Chaties Home Economics Club in Chalmers. She is a former member of Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church and later in life attended Chalmers Community Church. She enjoyed selling eggs at the farm and the interaction with friends when they would stop by. She also liked to cook for family gatherings and holidays. She and her husband Dick enjoyed wintering in Florida. Surviving are her sons, Larry D. Thompson (wife: Donna) of Brookston and Robert D. "Bob" Thompson (wife: Marilyn) of Monticello and a brother, Wayne Hendershot of Monon. Also surviving are her four granddaughters, Trinity Kiser (husband: Kevin), Lore Thompson, Brenda Flick (husband: Dave) and Trisha Thompson; 6 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. Hellen was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed by her family, friends and community. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Service there 10 a.m. Monday, November 1, 2010; Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate. Interment to follow in Chalmers Community Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Chalmers Community Church.