Carole Lee Schara Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carole Lee Schara of Valparaiso, Indiana, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carole Lee Schara to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerard Williamson and Jane Williamson (Pawlak); and her sister Virginia Wesner. She is survived by: her husband William A. Schara, Sr.; her children, William Schara, Jr. (Gönül), Joseph Schara, Matthew Schara (Michelle), David Schara (Lisa) and Angela Townsend (Rodney); her grandchildren, Joseph Jr., Rebekah, Anne Marie, Brooke, Carole, Kendall, Marley, Elle, David Jr., Nathan, Taylor, Jemila, Honesty, Jakaya, Iysa and Navid; and her siblings, Colleen Popp, Cathy Williamson, Michael Williamson, John Williamson and Jodi Davis.
She was considered to be the "garage sale queen" not only for her ability to glean the most useful items at any garage sale, but also for her ability to successfully sponsor these same events for charity.
