Ann Loose
Ann Marie Loose, 67, of Pillager, passed away September 11, 2023.
A Memorial Service was held Sept. 17, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter with Pastor Matt Sundquist officiating.
Ann Marie was born June 9, 1956 to Michael and Katherine (Floren) Gilronan, in Montevideo. She was baptized and confirmed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Alexandria. She graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria with the class of 1974.
In September of 1974, she was united in marriage to David Ahlbrecht. They were blessed with a son, Jerry. They later divorced. She resided in Mountain Lake for 18 years where she worked various jobs and was most proud of being a volunteer EMT for the Mountain Lake Ambulance.
On September 10, 1993 she was united in marriage to Eric Loose. Upon marriage they moved to Le Sueur, and later to Wishek, ND, Wadena and most recently to their dream house in rural Pillager. She and her husband enjoyed spending time gardening, canning, hunting, fishing, bird watching and riding in his tractor. Her favorite hobby was sewing. Every year at Christmas she would make new pajamas for every great-grandchild, while also making and donating pajamas to the women’s shelter. She enjoyed making clothing, bedding and anything else you can think of for the people she loved. She will always be remembered for her amazing spirit, big heart, dedication to her family and her faith.
Ann is survived by one son, Jerry Ahlbrecht; four step-children, Lisa (James) Buboltz and her children, Joshua (Malia), Elizabeth (Julian), Jessica (Kyle) and Hannah (Alex); Michelle (David) Kozlowski and her children, Krista (Chris), Cody (Brittani), Tyler and Matthew; Matthew Loose and Erin (Jeremy) Behnke and her children, Kaleb, Kyle, Kaden and Kole; 14 great-grandchildren, with the newest being born the day of her passing; one brother, John Gilronan; Eric’s siblings, Gail Maconkey, Beth (Jay) Barr, Lynn Rydberg, Kent (Pam) Loose, Mary (Duane) Tiegs and Kirk (Jean) Loose and Linda Loose.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eric; parents; mother-in-law, Carol Kluntz; one grandson, Nicholas and many cousins and other relatives.
Arrangements were by the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
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