Julianne M. Thompson, 88, of Mentone, passed at 12:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.

She was born on May 7, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Jerry and Alice (Verrecca) Benzart. She had been a Bookkeeper for Smith Tire Service of Warsaw, for 40 years. Julianne was a graduate of Burket High School. She was a member of the Business Women of America.

Julianne is survived by her daughter: Tamah Thompson, Tippecanoe; sons: Terry Thompson, San Francisco; Tony (Deborah) Thompson, Warsaw; grandchildren: Rachel (Ryan) Parker; Eric (Holly) Thompson; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents: Jerry and Alice Benzart; and sister: Verna Whitesell.

Private family services will be held Friday, Jan. 29, officiated by Rev. Amber Karkosky-Litten. Services are entrusted to King Memorial Home, Mentone. Burial will be at Mentone Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mentone Nutrition Site.