Michael D.Gallagher, 73, of La Porte, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Franciscan Communities in Michigan City.
Michael was born in Michigan City, IN, on November 23, 1943 to Thomas and Marjorie (Donahue) Gallagher.
Surviving are his children, Susan Graden Wiley (Tim) of Pekin, IL, Michael P. Gallagher (Colleen) of Michigan City, IN, Becky Guzikowski (John) of Fremont, CA, and Brian Gallagher (Erin) of Chicago, IL; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 3 nieces, Sharon Myers, Susan Galli and Maureen Bowen, all of CA.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marjorie Gallagher-Mooney.
Michael retired from Washington Mutual Mortgage in 2005 after 12 years of service. Prior to that, he owned and operated Mr. Steak Restaurant and Gallagher's Fine Family Dining in Waukegan, IL. Prior to Michael's move to Waukegan in 1978, he worked for several companies in the Michigan City, Indiana area including Mr. Steak Restaurant, Michigan City Police Department where he was a school liaison officer, Royal Metal, Clark Equipment and Pullman Standard.
Michael was a member and past president of the Michigan City Jaycees. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed basketball and football as well. Michael was very fond of jazz, R & B, classic soul and Frank Sinatra music.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 12 PM (CST) on July 15, 2017 at Michigan City Free Methodist Church, 3001 Ohio Street. Pastor Dr. Stephanie Jordan and Pastor Nate Ward will be officiating.
A time of visitation will be held from 11 AM (CST) until the time of the service at the church. Interment will take place at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.