Charles E. Haggard

Charles Edward Haggard, 86 of Bourbonnais, passed away on May 30, 2024. He was born May 20, 1938, in DuQuoin, IL the son of Seburn and Clara Haggard. Charles served in the Army during the Berlin Crisis. He was a member of Local 150 operating engineers for over 50 years. He loved fishing, watching sports, and being with his family. Charlie was fiery, strong willed, and loved by all. He was the patriarch of his family. Charles is survived by his wife Mary Ann Haggard of Bourbonnais. His children, Dale (Dawn) Haggard, of Kankakee, Sheri Haggard of Kankakee, and Charles “Char” (Shannon) Haggard of Bourbonnais; and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lacie (Juaneco) Ramirez and family of Bourbonnais, Tricia Kooy of Bourbonnais, Brendan, Allyson, Kameryn, & Landan Haggard of Bourbonnais, Nicole Springer and family of Kankakee, Nicholas and Nathan Springer of Bradley. Charles also is survived by his stepchildren Cheryl (Greg) Wheeler of Kankakee, Carol (Kevin) Elliot of Clifton, and Harry (Brenda) Lindgen of Bourbonnais; and their children Christopher (Monica) Milone and family of Chadds Ford, PA, Nicholas Wheeler of Chicago, Devon (Michael) Helopoulos and family of Bourbonnais, Alaina (Jake) Wilken and family of Clifton, Shawna (Matthew) Gradberg and family of Tinley Park, and Draya (Matthew) Mateja of Bourbonnais. Along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Charles is preceded in death by his first wife Doris Anderson Haggard, his brothers Bud Haggard and Donald Haggard, and sisters Ella DeMarie, and Lorene Hackleman. There will be a celebration of life for family and friends, date is to be determined. Donations can be made to Uplifted Care of Kankakee Valley.