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Charles W. Moilanen

ONECO — Charles W. Moilanen, 84, a resident of the Oneco Road, Osceola Township, passed away December 28, 2018, at the Omega House.

He was born August 17, 1934, in Osceola Township, a son of the late Yalmer and Hilma (Koykka) Moilanen.

He was employed for many years at Isle Royale National Park, and was a bus driver for Osceola Township and BHK Headstart.

Besides his parents, Charles was also preceded in death by two sisters, JoAnn Carlson and Ruth Haischer.

Surviving are his loving wife and partner, Sharon; daughter, Susan (Dale) Kapla of Rumley; sons, Peter (Mary) Moilanen of Ann Arbor, and Rudy (Donna) Moilanen of Calumet; grandsons, Ryan and Logan; a brother, Walter Moilanen of Ann Arbor; sisters, Margaret Sorochman of Hubbell, Jennett (Roy) Tossova of Marquette; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock, with Vicar Micah Cavaleri to officiate.

Arrangements are being handled by the Jukuri-Antila Funeral Home of Hancock, Antila Funeral Service, Inc.