Helen M. Barton, 84, Monticello, died Tuesday, April 25, at Twin Lakes Village.

She was born April 26, 1915, to Jesse and Grace White Hughes, in Monon.  She was married Sept. 1934, to Charles R. Gross, and he expired in Feb. 1942.  On June 13, 1959, she married Herman L. Barton, in Valparaiso, and he expired in July 1985.

She graduated in 1934, from Monon High School and had lived in White County all her life. She enjoyed fishing.

She is survived by daughters, Eleanor "Ellie" Lucy and Kay (Don) MacOwan, both of Monticello and Loretta (Daniel) Disinger, Francesville; stepson, Ronnie Barton, Monticello; brother, Ora Hughes. Monon; six grandchildren; four stepgrand children; 10 great grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

A daughter, Marlene Gross. a brother and great granddaughter are deceased.

Graveside was held Saturday at Bedford Cemetery, east of Monon, with Pastor Timothy McQuinn officiating.

Miller-Roscka Funeral Home, Monticello, was in charge.

Memorials may be given to the Monticello Ambulance Service.