Obituaries

Clayton "Clay" William Parks Jr., 67, of Portage, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 20, 2021. Clay was born May 7, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas to Mary Wickware and Clayton Parks Sr. He was one of six children. His siblings include Mary Clarvoe, Rodger Parks, Patty Nephew, Buddy Poole, and Gary Parks. Clay was married to Jacqueline on February 10,

Robert Hugo George Winkler, 94, of DeMotte, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  His passing came sixteen days after that of his wife of seventy-four years.  They had an incredible love and bond where they truly could not live without each other. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Doyle, sons Michael Winkler of Lafayette and Richard (Patricia) Winkler of Loganville, Georgia;

Clara J. Unland, age 81, of Portage, IN, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. Clara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband and High school sweetheart of 63 years; Charles A. Unland, her Children; Michael (Linda) Unland of Wheatfield, Jeanette and Christine Unland of Portage, and Damion (Kelly) Unland of Chesterton, her Grandchildren;

David Hines, 74, of Medaryville, IN passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. David was born June 1st, 1947 in Hobart, IN, to Aubrey and Virginia (Groomer) Hines. David proudly served in the Army as a team leader with Company A, 3rd Battalion (Airborne). 503 Cavalry infantry in the Republic of Vietnam.  Sargent Hines was a highly decorated Veteran, receiving many awards including the Purple Heart

Susan I. Hartline age 63 passed away December 16, 2021 in her home in Whiting, Indiana. Susan was born November 9, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana to James R. Hartline and Jean C. (Wagner) Hartline. Susan studied at Sawyer Business College and Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, Indiana. She was employed with School City of Hammond for 34 years. Often she would make artwork murals to