Carol Charnas, 70, of Dubuque passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Carol was born December 21, 1952 in Chicago, daughter of Frank and Katherine (Pavlus) Wozniak.

She grew up in Chicago and moved to the Scales Mound area 40 years ago.  She later moved to Dubuque.

Carol worked at the infamous Pat’s Grocery Store in Scales Mound, IL for many years, then later Dick’s Supermarket of Galena, IL and then was co-owner of Culver’s of Galena.   Upon retiring from the work force, Carol enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards, gardening, and traveling with her sisters on their beloved “Sister’s Trips”.

Carol was always quick to pay compliments to anyone and everyone she met; she went out of her way to say something nice to someone because she always wanted to make others feel good.  Carol was unfailingly polite & courteous to all and gave much more than she would have ever have asked for in return.

Carol is survived by daughter, Kathy Armbrecht (Jimmy) of Dubuque and children, Jared Charnas, Tag Armbrecht, Morgan Armbrecht, Ty Stilson, and Avery Armbrecht; Daughter-in-law, Melanie Charnas of Austin, TX and her children, Jalen and Aly Charnas; three siblings, Ron (Joyce) Wozniak, Donna (Nick) Schmit, Pat (Leo) Wajda and brother-in-law, George Liptak, all of the Chicago area; and many nieces, nephews, and grandnieces & grandnephews.  Carol is also survived by her former husband, George Charnas; sisters-in-law, Georgeen Charnas, Alma (Pat) Singer; and brother-in-law, Bob (Pat) Charnas.

She was preceded in death by daughter, Dena Charnas; son, Chad Charnas; her parents; her mother and father in-law; and her twin sister, Nancy Liptak.

Carol’s daughter and family wish to express a heartfelt thank you to Finley Hospital, AirCare Emergency Transport, University of Iowa Hospital (SNICU), Hospice of Dubuque and Harmony Dubuque for their care and comfort provided to Carol and her loved ones during this difficult time.  A special thank you to Father Terry Ball of Iowa City whose kindness and comfort brought much peace to Carol and her daughter in Carol’s final days.  Lastly, Kathy would like to extend a thank-you to her employer, Cottingham & Butler Claims Services and her colleagues, for their ongoing support, understanding, and comfort as she navigated through this loss.

The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.