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1935
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2022
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Charles Rand Obituary
Born: September 29, 1935
Died: February 10, 2022 in Rockford, IL
Charles Henry Rand age 86 of Harvard, IL passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
He was a pilot for Delta airlines, and had wonderful hobbies that he enjoyed such as hunting and fishing.
Charles is survived by his wife Susan Rand and four children C.J., Tara, Jim and Mitch, his 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, and his brother Johnny and sister Carol.
Charles enjoyed spending time with his family, He was a loving, generous, and fantastic husband, father, brother, and friend. We will always remember his big smile, words of wisdom, and contagious laugh.
For more information, call Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home at (815) 942-5400
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Mike Boden
February 17, 2022
My condolences Susan, Charlie was one of the reasons to hang out at ORD.
Anne & Michael Carey, inishowen, ireland
February 16, 2022
Sincere sympathy to Mitchel, Tara, Jimmy & CJ on the loss of their Father Charlie. May he rest in Peace
David W. Skjerven
February 15, 2022
I always enjoyed flying the DC-9 with Capt Rand. He was one of the best and one of the good guys. Our sympathies to his family.
The Staff of Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home
February 14, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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