STEWARD — Chalden F. “Chal” Challand, 79, of Steward, passed away Sunday, June 13, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Chal was born Oct. 17, 1941 in DeKalb, the son of Wilbur and Evelyn (Rambo) Challand. He married Donna Pullin on Nov. 9, 1963 in Rochelle.

Chal was born and raised on a farm and continued to be a farmer his whole life. He was an active member of the Paw Paw United Methodist Church. Chal loved doing puzzles and he would often frame his favorites and hang them around the house.

He loved taking trips to Disney World, mostly with the family but a few times with just his wife, Donna. Chal was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and father-in-law who will be missed by all who knew him.

Chal is survived by his wife, Donna, of Steward; three children, Stephen (Stephanie) Challand of Gurnee, Mark (Kari) Challand of Steward and Dawn Challand of Dixon; three grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley) Thorson, Megan (A.J.) Wiley and Austin (Christina) Challand; three great-granddaughters, Amelia, Raegan and Paityn; three siblings, Joe Challand, Evelyn “Hope” Challand and Sharon (Richard) Rhea; brother-in-law, Mike (Karry) Pullin and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Carol Pullin.

Cremation care has been provided. A memorial funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, at the United Methodist Church, 370 Wiley Ave., in Paw Paw with Pastor Dana Cox officiating.

A memorial visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.