Charles E. Hufty

Charles E. Hufty obituary, Union, IL

Charles E. Hufty

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St. Johns United Church of Christ

17824 Jefferson St, Union, IL 60180

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St. Johns United Church of Christ

17824 Jefferson St, Union, IL 60180

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Charles Hufty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James A. O'Connor Funeral Home - Huntley on Feb. 24, 2026.
Charles E. Hufty, 79, of Union, IL, passed away on February 19th, 2026. He was born January 28th, 1947, in Kentland, IN, the son of Pete and Louise Hufty.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Jeff Schuld and Cheryl (Rick) Rodriguez; his grandchildren, Marissa, Nicole (Kristen) Fuentes, and Jeff Donarski; his great-grandchildren Kristen, Olivia, and Kiren. As well as his niece and nephew.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Max Hufty; his niece Shelly; and his sister-in-law Marsha Hufty.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28th, at St. Johns United Church of Christ, 17824 Jefferson St, Union, IL 60180 from 9:00 am to the start of the funeral service at 11:00 am. Internment will follow at Harmony Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Charles' name may be directed to the family.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Visitation

St. Johns United Church of Christ

17824 Jefferson St, Union, IL 60180

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

28

Funeral service

St. Johns United Church of Christ

17824 Jefferson St, Union, IL 60180

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels