Dorothy Xamplas, née Charnota, lifelong resident of Chicago. Loving mother of Peter, Andrew (Georgia), and Steven. Proud grandmother of James, Nicholas, and Katherine. Dear sister of Mary (John) Berzinis and Anthony Charnota. Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: the late Jeanette, Lillian, Daniel, William, Peter, Elaine, and Nicholas. Beloved daughter of the late William and Martha Charnota. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. President of the Ravenswood-Lakeview Historical Association. Visitation Wednesday, Aug. 3, 3-9pm at Malec and Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Funeral Thursday, beginning at 9:30am at the funeral home to Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1121 N. Leavitt Street, Chicago for funeral service at 10:30am. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Funeral info: malecandsonsfh.com or 773-774-4100.
