James G. "Jim" Applegate, 73, of Buffalo, Indiana, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital of Lafayette, Indiana.  

He was born on Sunday, November 13, 1949, in rural White County, Indiana, to the late Charles E. and Harmony J. (Ball) Applegate.

On August 9, 1999, in Monticello, Indiana, he married Shirley (Hinshaw) Marquess, she survives.  
 
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m  to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiaia.

Celebration of Life Service will be at the Miller – Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 23, 2023, with Rev. Howard "Butch' Wildermuth officiating.  

Burial with Full Military Rites by the Monticello Veterans Honor Guard of Monticello, Indiana, will be at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.

Memorials may be given to the Wounded Warriors Project.   Envelopes will be available ere at the funeral home or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home (c/o Applegate Family), 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960. 

Biographical Information: 

   Jim had lived in White County, Indiana, all of his life and was a 1967 graduate of Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Indiana.  He was “is” a United States Marine Corp Veteran and served during the Vietnam Era.  Jim  started working in construction with Steinberger Construction of DeMotte, Indiana, then went onto work for Caleb Pass Construction of Monticello, Indiana, and then went on to own his own construction business for numerous years. He loved fishing and canoeing, camping, making models, and working on cars. Jim was very involved with his son, Heath. He was his coach from T-Ball Baseball team up until All-Stars, and Boy Scouts leader. When Jim, started dating Shirley, they used to go bowling, played pool and ate at the former Homers of Monticello, Indiana. Jim very much enjoyed anything that dealt with nature and taught his kids as much as possible about nature. He also enjoyed sitting around the campfire, eating Jimmy John's Brats., and gardening. Jim especially loved his family, family times, and family reunions.  

Survivors,

Wife,

Shirley Applegate of Buffalo, Indiana;

Five (5) Children,

Twins,

Braden (wife Paulina) Applegate of Mexico,

Aaron Applegate of Denver, Colorado, 

Heath Applegate of Monticello, Indiana,

Amy (husband Greg) Allen of Sarasota, Florida, and

Travis (wife Tracie) Lucas of Delphi, Indiana;

Thirteen (13) Grandchildren;

Five (5) Siblings,

Wayne Applegate of Kentucky,

Eddie (wife Cathy) Applegate of Reynolds, Indiana,

Julia Donahue of Kokomo, Indiana, 

Ruth (husband "Buzz") Thompson of Illinois,

Melba(husband Rick) Nickerson of Reston, Virginia,

Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephew cousins, and Friends. 

Preceded in Death:

Parents, 

Charles E. and Harmony J. (Ball) Applegate; 

Two (2) Siblings,

David Applegate, and

Joe Applegate (while serving in the military);

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960

 (574) 583-8488.