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Michael Chary Obituary

MICHAEL A. CHARY GARY, IN Michael A. Chary, age 48, of Gary, passed away June 11, 2017. He was a graduate of Andrean High School, Class of 1987. Michael was a deputy prosecutor for the Lake County Prosecutor's Office. He received his law degree from Indiana University. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and of bar trivia and comics. He is survived by his mother,Julia; father, Frederick (Diane); brother, David (Milissa); sister, EllaRose. Visitation for Michael will be Monday, June 19, 2017 from 3:00-8:00 p.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., DIRECTLY at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 6060 Miller Avenue, Gary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sojourner Truth House, 410 West 13th Avenue, Gary, IN 46407. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by The Times on Jun. 17, 2017.

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Julie White

March 2, 2024

Years later I still think of you and wish I could enjoy a great conversation. You were a wonderful friend to me and I hope I expressed that sentiment to you. Missing you today friend.

Julie White

June 9, 2023

Remembering my friend Mike today. Missing our conversations and the laughs.

Mary Pat Novak

February 4, 2018

David, Sorry to hear about your brother..I'll be praying for you, and your family.

Danny Sichel

October 6, 2017

Mike, you made RAC.* a better place (insofar as it was a place).

Debra Darby/Leslie

June 22, 2017

Very sorry for the loss of your brother David. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all. ✝

Julie White

June 19, 2017

Mike, I will never forget your friendship and the encouragement you gave me throughout the years. I am so saddened by your passing. Had I known the conversation we had a few weeks ago would be our last, I would have told you how much you meant to me. I will always regret not letting you know how much I appreciated you. May you rest In peace my brilliant thoughtful friend. I'll never forget you.

KENNETH WOODSIDE

June 19, 2017

MICHAEL WAS A MAN OF GREAT SPIRIT AND KNOWLEDGE. IT WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO SHARE A FEW MOMENTS OF TIME WITH HIM. MAY GOD BLESS HIM. MY RESPECTS TO HIS FAMILY.

Nellie Moore

June 17, 2017

Lord's comfort and peace to you Julia. I pray that you will gain strength from the memories you hold.
Nellie Moore

Sherman Robinson

June 17, 2017

May GOD bless the family in your time of sorrow!

Myrtle Mateen

June 17, 2017

I didnt know Michael but want to thank him for his service being a Deputy prosecutor. A young life gone to soon. Praying for your family and all that loved you.

June 17, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12

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19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Burns Funeral Home & Crematory - Hobart

701 East 7th Street, Hobart, IN 46342

Jun

19

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

Burns Funeral Home & Crematory - Hobart

701 East 7th Street, Hobart, IN 46342

Jun

20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Lake Church

6060 Miller Avenue, Gary, IN

Jun

20

Interment

Calvary Cemetery

2701 Willowdale Road, Portage, IN

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701 East 7th Street, Hobart, IN 46342

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