It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Appleby (Dubuque, Iowa), born in Manchester, Iowa, who passed away on May 15, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Appleby to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid Michael farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Michael is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Donald Appleby and Aleda Ruth Appleby (Taylor); his spouse Leslie Einhorn; his children, Michael J. Appleby Jr. of Lincoln, Abigail Appleland of Cedar Rapids and Joshua Appleby of Dubuque; his brothers, Bill Appleby (Linda) of Pella, Rick Appleby (Elaine) of Loveland, Jim Appleby (Mary) of Newton, Iowa. and David (Helen); and his former life partner Cynthia.

Visitation was held on Monday, May 20th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory (2659 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002). A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 21st 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Christ Church (2728 Asbury Rd #325, Dubuque, IA 52001).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Egelhof Siegert Casper Funeral Home: Westview