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Charles Donner Obituary
Charles T. Donner joined his Daddy and Grandma on January 26, 2026, at the age of 67.
Chas was born on August 14, 1958, in Lake Geneva, WI the son of Marie (Buckingham) and Charles E. Donner. He leaves behind his mother Marie; two sisters Linda Wegleiz and Marsha; and extended wonderful family.
Chas worked at Chemung gas station for 12 years. His favorite football team was the Detroit Lions. He loved cooking and worked for many years in a restaurant. He loved animals and his list of friends is boundless.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard, IL 60033.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.saundersmcfarlin.net
For more information, call Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home at 815-943-5400.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Alicia Bunton
January 30, 2026
One of the best men. I will always love him so much. I miss you.
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Joe
January 28, 2026
Chas was one cool dude. From the first time I met him, he was cool in the kindest way. Gonna miss seeing him when I come to the store or even drive by, I can see him waving if he knew it was me.
The Staff of Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home
January 26, 2026
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