Dorothy Chana (nee Alexander), 97, a life-long resident of the western suburbs went to be with Jesus on March 29,2019. She was met in heaven by her loving husband of 63 years Bob Chana, her sister, Edna Atella, and her beloved grandson, Cameron Chana. She is survived by her four children, Dottie Homeyer (George), Debbie Wicklander (Doug), Dyann Kotansky (Ken) and Rob Chana Jr. (Lori) and Arthur Villereal, to whom Dorothy was a “mother”-figure. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Born in Chicago in 1922 and raised in Riverside, Illinois, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Chana, when he was home on leave from serving in WW2. Four days after their wedding, Bob was shipped out to the Pacific theatre, and they did not see each other again for two years. After the war ended Bob started an advertising agency and they began their family. Dorothy was the epitome of what a wife, sister, daughter, mother, mother-in-law grandmother and great-grandmother should be, and she seemed to be the best friend to everyone with whom she was involved. .Dorothy had a passion for quietly, and many times anonymously, helping others.  Her world revolved around her family. She was an amazing lady who will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christ Church of Oakbrook in Oakbrook, IL or the Center for Independence in LaGrange, IL.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Church of Oakbrook, 31^st & York Roads, Oakbrook, Tuesday, April 9th from 10:00AM until noon.  A service will follow immediately after.  A private burial will be held the next day.