Wanda J. Applegate

Wanda J. Applegate, 76, of Monticello, Indiana. Passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 4:16 a.m. in the IU Health Arnett Hospital of Lafayette, Indiana, with her family by her side. 

Wanda was born on Monday, July 29, 1946, in Morocco, Indiana, to the late George and Sylvia Cora (Hoaks) Dick.

She married Dennis Ray Applegate on Saturday, July 24, 1993, in Monticello (Sitka Area), Indiana.  He survives. 

Wanda was born and raised in Morocco, Indiana.  She had worked several years at the Rivera Resort near Indiana Beach.  Wanda had worked at Monticello Spring Company. She had waitressed at many local restaurants including the Sportsman. Wanda loved to dance, go to yard sales, and collecting dolls, which she had over 130.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family. 

Wanda is survived by her husband, Dennis R. Applegate of Monticello (Sitka area), Indiana; Daughter, Anna (husband Richard) Deeter of Buffalo, Indiana; Son, Douglas Howard of Monticello, Indiana; Grandchildren, Aaron Lucas, Jeremy Lucas, Jason Freida, Dustin Freida, and Cheyenne Kleist; Great Grandchildren, Oden, Lilly, Hunter, and Aberum; sisters, Sylvia Sexton, Judy (husband Morgan) Sexton, and Gloria Ray Sayyah; Brother, Henry "Hank" (wife Valerie) Dick

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, George and Sylvia Cora (Hoaks) Dick; Sisters, Janice Spillers, Freda Spillers, Alice Beddingfield, Betty Nuss; Brothers, George Dick, Gene Dick, Larry Dick, Richard "Dick" Dick.

Gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 12:00 (noon) until the time of service at 2:00 p.m., here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

Celebration of life services will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, with Family Memories shared at 2:00 p.m.

Burial will follow services on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.

Memorials may be given in Wanda's Memory to Happy Tails Animal Shelter of Buffalo, Indiana.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to 6368 E US. 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Wanda Applegate Family,