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1954
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2011
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WILLIAM CHALLAND Obituary
He was born May 26, 1954, in DeKalb, the son of Reid and Millie (Martinson) Challand.
Bill was a 1972 graduate of Shabbona High School and graduated from Kishwaukee College with a degree in horticulture. He farmed with his father in rural Shabbona for 30 years and was employed as a welding engineer at Farmers Factory in Lee.
He later moved to Dexter, Mich., where he was employed as a welding engineer for Paladin. Bill loved hunting, fishing, playing softball and playing pool. He was a former member of the Lee Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include a son, Will Challand of DeKalb; two daughters, Sadie Challand (fiancé Brandon Koelling) of Kenosha, Wis., and Morgan Challand of DeKalb; a brother, John (Sharon) Challand of Malta; a sister, Joyce (Hugh) Strawn of Mountain Home, Mo.; a grandson, Gavin Koelling of Kenosha, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a sister Kathy and two nieces.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Jacobson Funeral Home in Shabbona. Private family interment will be held Monday, April 18, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shabbona.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.
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John Swedberg
April 19, 2011
This comes as quite a shock. My deepest sympathies to Bill's family. Bill and I had classes together out at Kish and had our first legal beer together in Kirkland. He was a good friend back in the early days. I am sorry to lose contact with him so many years ago.
April 17, 2011
We were very sorry to hear of Bill passing away and the loss to your family. He was a good friend, and we have great memories of our teen years spent together.
May God help you through these difficult times.
Patrick and Tanya (Tyne) MaKarrall.
April 16, 2011
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bill's passing! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family. When my husband was alive he and Bill had some good visits for a time.
Eric & Holli Petersen
April 15, 2011
We were very sorry to hear of Bill passing away. He was a good friend, we have good memories of time spent together.
Ron and Carol (Johnson) Messer
April 15, 2011
We are very sorry to hear of your loss and wish your family our condolences.
Tom, Cherie and Brittany Bieda
April 14, 2011
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all of Bill's friends and family. He was a great friend and neighbor. He will be missed.
Mrs. K Ellis
April 13, 2011
Morgan and Will, My family and I are so very sorry for you and your family. We understand so well what you are going through and I know that there simply aren't any words for you at this moment, so I only hope that it helps to know that we are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers. I know that you have a wonderful family surrounding you, but please know that if either of you need anything - someone to talk with or just listen at school - I am here and happy to be there for you. God bless your family!
J. Nyle Stierna
April 13, 2011
God bless you Bill and my sympathy to your family. your Dexter buddies will miss you, I'll try to keep your win average up on that pool table.
J. Nyle, Dexter Mi
Lew Walter
April 13, 2011
Bill will be missed by the many friends he made here in Michigan, who appreciated him for his wit, love of family, and, in my case in particular, his competitive game of pool at Katie's in Dexter. It is shocking to us all that he was taken suddenly. Bill was a guy full of life and will be sorely missed.
Sadie Challand
April 12, 2011
Hi Dad, I hope you will watch over our family when we are together and apart. You are my gaurdian angel. I miss you and will see you again one day. Oh yeah Gavin says hi. RIP Dad.
Margie Foshe
April 12, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family. Bill was quite the guy! All of those who knew him will miss him.
Angela Kitchen
April 12, 2011
You were a wonderful man, I will miss you.
AK
Kelly Jindrich
April 12, 2011
Godspeed to you, Bill, on your journey. Michael & Kelly Jindrich (friends from the old Shamrock Tavern)
Sherry Wood
April 11, 2011
Our deepest sympathy. Bill was a wonderful guy and will be deeply missed by many friends and family.
Sherry and Jerry
Rick & Darla Bos
April 11, 2011
With our deepest sympathy, Bill leaves behind three great children and a wonderful family. Time heals all but he will never be forgotten.
Marcy Ikeler
April 11, 2011
I am so sorry for your families' loss of your father and grandfather, brother and uncle. Bill was a wonderful friend, too. I will miss you, Bill.
April 11, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss Morgan. Emily Schmitt
Kellie Challand Burgess
April 11, 2011
Always in our kids' hearts...rest in peace, Bill.
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