Michael John Charleston

Michael John Charleston obituary

Michael John Charleston

Michael Charleston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Edina on Aug. 10, 2025.

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Edina - Charleston, Michael J. passed away August 5, 2025, after a valiant four-year battle with Parkinson's Plus PSP. Preceded in death by parents, Richard & Barbara Charleston. Survived by siblings, Tom Charleston, Kim (Scott) Froemming, Carrie Charleston, several nieces & nephews. A private family service and burial will be held at Lakewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, https://give.michaeljfox.org/ www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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