and David (Gay) Applegarth of Watertown, WI; sister-in-law Barb Heater of Burlington; two brother-in-law's, Delferd (Patti) Osborne of Sperry and Ron (Katie) Osborne of Glendale, AZ; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother Margaret Applegarth and one brother Jim Applegarth. The funeral service for Michael will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28th at Lunning Chapel. The Rev. Randy Gearhart will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, SE of New London. Visitation will be 6 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 27th at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society.