Mary Anast

MARY ANAST Chicago, Illinois/ Formerly of Gary, IN Age 59 passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007. Mary was born in Gary, Indiana and graduated Salutatorian from Emerson High School, Class of 1966. While at Emerson H.S., she was involved in many activities: the French Club, the Journalism Staff, G.A.A., was a cheerleader and was voted the best dressed female at Emerson H.S. She graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, with a Bachelor's & Master's Degrees in Psychology. Furthering her education, she graduated from Valparaiso Law School, with a Doctorate of Juris Prudence. She was a licensed attorney in Indiana and Illinois, and was the first female Corporation Council for the City of Chicago and the first female Attorney for the State of Illinois. She was loved by all who met her, as she was highly intelligent and an eloquent speaker. She was preceded in death by her parents: father, Gary Fire Battalion Chief James Anast and mother, Kiki Anast; her best friend, Sharon Conner and Sharon's daughter, Jade Conner of Chicago, IL. She is survived by her brothers, Nick (Linda) Anast, Marcus (Pamela) Anast, "Dean" Anthony Anast; 7 nieces and nephews; 7 great nieces & nephews; and many, many good friends. Private funeral services were held at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. There was no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dean Anast, c/o Burns Funeral Home.