The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, On-line Edition, 21 Nov 2009:
Veronica "Ronnie" Barton
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Ronnie Barton passed away on Thursday morning, November 19, 2009, at the age of 92. Ronnie was a resident of Marquette Manor. When she didn't arrive on time for a bus trip to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, it was discovered that she had died in her sleep, her covers tucked up around her, just the way she wanted to leave this life. Ronnie's parents, Patrick J. and Nora Prendergast Barton emigrated from Ireland in the late 1800's. Ronnie was the 10th of 14 children and the last surviving of that generation of Barton's. Her parents would temporarily sponsor other Irish immigrants who lived with the family in their large home at 26th and Meridian. Ronnie said she would have to sit on the front porch at night and count who went in just to know if she was going to have to sleep on the couch. Her enduring sense of humor and her story telling was what many have said is the main thing they will remember about her. Ronnie graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1934. After graduating from St. Vincent School of Nursing in 1940, Ronnie attended Butler University and worked as a staff nurse at St. Vincent Hospital on Fall Creek. In 1942, she followed her brothers Tom, Pat and John into the service. Her most memorable assignment was at an Army hospital outside of London where she helped set up to receive the casualties of the D-Day invasion. On returning from the war she completed her degree at Butler. She became a surgical nurse working for the practice that included Drs. Karl and Keith Rudell. She continued to be a member of their practice for almost 40 years. After retirement she enjoyed many years of volunteering and social events with her friends and family. She graciously took on the role of helping to care for several of her siblings, which enabled them to have a full and fun life in their later years. She was a lifetime member of the St. Vincent School of Nursing Alumnae Association and a member of the Association of Retired Army Nurses. Ronnie is survived by her nieces Maureen (Jim) McCaughna and Peggy (Joe) Weaver; great nieces and nephews, Drs. J.B. (Kiki) Boyd, Chris Boyd, Katie (Tony) James, Joseph Weaver III, William (Kathryn) Weaver, Bart Stevens, Michelle (Mason) White and Mike Weaver, also survived by 4 great-great Nephews. Services will be at Christ The King Catholic Church, 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 23, with calling one hour prior to the Mass. Memorials may be made to The Society for the Propagation of the Faith or Christ The King Catholic Church. Arrangements entrusted to Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary.
Published in the The Indianapolis Star on November 21, 2009.