Obituaries

August 7, 1933 to August 24, 2019

WINAMAC - Clara Ellen Viktora, 86, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Francesville, to the late Carl and Tena Kruger Garling. She was a 1951 graduate of Francesville High School. On April 11, 1953 Clara married Anthony F. "Tony" Viktora. He died on Aug. 22, 2015.

She is survived by: 
Pam (Darl Holbrook) Viktora, Francesville, Daughter 
Kevin (Jeanna Nesius) Viktora, Francesville, Son 
Sarah Viktora, Granddaughter 
Zoe Viktora, Granddaughter 
Bertha (Jim) Rose, North Judson, Sister 
Leonard "Sonny" (Evelyn) Garling, Francesville, Brother 
Charles Rose, Winamac, Brother-in-law

Preceded in death by: 
Berniece Rose, Sister 
Louise Dommer, Sister 

Mrs. Viktora was a member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ, the Ladies Guild of the church and was a Sunday school teacher. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking. Being home with her family and teaching them how to make the perfect piecrust or homemade Christmas gifts is what made her the happiest.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, at St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville, with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be made to St. James Salem United Church of Christ.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.