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Robert D. (Bob) Loose, In Loving Memory
Bob was the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory and Vice President of The Gardens at Willowcrest Park.
Bob was born in Anderson and was a 1955 graduate of Anderson High School where he served as the president of his graduating class; he attended Purdue University and graduated from the Indiana College of Mortuary Science, where he served as vice president of his graduating class. He served over two years in the U. S. Army. He passed at his home on November 10, 2022. Bob was a member of the Central Christian Church, where he served as a deacon, an elder and president of the church board; a member of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #77, F. & A. M.; the Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis; the Murat Temple Shrine; the Madison County Scottish Rite Club; the Madison County Shrine Club; a member of the Madison County Funeral Directors Association; the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, where he served the first two terms as chairman of the board of trustees for their new headquarters in Indianapolis; the National Funeral Directors Association; Past President of the Preferred Funeral Directors International; he served on the Board of Directors of the Anderson Banking Company/Merchants National Bank and the Advisory Board of Directors of the National City Bank; a 40+ year member of the Anderson Noon Kiwanis Club. He married Linda Ambrose Loose in 1959. They had two children, Laura L. Gilliam and Robert E. Loose; three grandchildren, Kirby Gilliam, Brady Gilliam and Mark Loose; and six great-grandchildren, Josephine, Gabriel, Eliza, Dominic, Henry, and Xavier. -
Robert E. (Rob) Loose, Licensed Funeral Director
Rob is the President of Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, Loyal and True Pet Cremation Services by Loose Funeral Homes and also The Gardens at Willowcrest Park.
He was born in Anderson, was a 1981 graduate of Madison Heights High School, attended Indiana University, DePauw University and a 1985 graduate of Mid America College of Mortuary Science. He grew up attending Central Christian Church and also attended the First Presbyterian Church; he is a member of the Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge #77, F. & A. M.; the Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis; the Murat Temple Shrine; the Madison County Scottish Rite Club; the Madison County Shrine Club; the Madison County Funeral Directors Association; the Indiana Funeral Directors Association; the National Funeral Directors Association; Cremation Association of North America; the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association, the Pet Loss Professional Alliance, the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories, the Indiana Cemetery Association, and the Anderson Noon Rotary International Club. He served as a member of the Madison County Community Foundation's Board of Directors, President of the Hopewell Center Board of Directors; member and past Board Chairman of the St. Vincent’s Anderson Regional Foundation Board of Director’s; served on the Anderson Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors; the Anderson Area Children's Choir and Youth Chorale Board of Directors; the Ivy Tech Executive Committee and is a 2009 Graduate of the Madison County Leadership Academy. Rob has been married to Jane Moneyhun Loose since 1987. Jane retired from Moneyhun's Fine Gifts and Furnishings which she owned with her mother and sister from 1982 - 2013. Jane is now the Event Coordinator at The Community Room of Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory and is the Manager of Loyal and True Pet Cremation Services. They have a son, Mark A. Loose, creating the third generation in the family business and serving as our General Manager. Mark and his wife, Abby, are the proud parents of Rob and Jane's grandchildren: Josephine, Gabriel, Dominic, and Xavier. Rob has always had pets and his beloved dog, Tucker, is his by his side everyday. -
Mark A. Loose, Licensed Funeral Director
Mark is a 2009 graduate of Anderson High School. He then received both an Associate and Bachelor's Degree from Ball State University graduating in December 2012. Mark furthered his education by attending Mid America College of Funeral Service in Jeffersonville, IN, where he graduated salutatorian and received another Bachelor's Degree in March 2014. He is the third generation of his family to care and support the community he loves.
Mark married his wife, Abigail (McLean) Loose, in December 2015, and they have been blessed with four beautiful children, Josephine G., Gabriel R., Dominic A., and Xavier J. They are parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cicero. Mark is a member of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Madison County Funeral Directors Association, and the Anderson Knights of Columbus #563. Mark also serves as the Sexton of St. Mary Cemetery in Anderson. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors playing with his dogs, Sunny and Blaze, and spending time with family and friends. -
Lynn Young Fogle, Licensed Funeral Director
Lynn Young Fogle is a graduate of Logansport High School. She has an Associates Degree in Sociology from Vincennes University, Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Ball State University and Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from Vincennes University. She was married in 1994 to Lamar Fogle. Their children, Lindsey and Lexi were born in 1998 and 2002 respectively. Lynn is also a Creative Memories Consultant and spends much of her time scrap-booking for her children and family. Lynn has been an active member of East Lynn Christian Church since 1994, where she has served as deaconess, elder, vice president and president of the congregation and organizing Parents Night Out for the community. Lynn is a member of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association and Madison County Funeral Directors Association and the Isabel Harter House Association. In her free time, she likes to go kayaking and spending time with her family and friends.
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Scott E Hersberger, Licensed Funeral Director
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Preston E. McNeal, Licensed Funeral Director
Preston graduated as Valedictorian from Anderson Preparatory Academy in 2019. He attended DePauw University and graduated from Mid America College of Funeral Service in September 2023. Preston is a parishioner of Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Anderson. He is a member of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, Madison County Funeral Directors Association, and the DePauw Chapter of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. In his free time, he enjoys attending Indianapolis Colts games, playing golf, and spending time with his family and friends.
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Elle Bagienski, Lead Assistant
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Bill Johnson, Advanced Planning Advisor
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Loretta Oleksy, Grief Counselor
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Sonja Riddell, Administrative Assistant
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Sonja King, Administrative Assistant
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Vanessa McNeal, Assistant / Greeter
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Max Maupin, Greeter/Assistant
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Joe Hanshew, Greeter/Assistant
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David Ford, Greeter
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Jim Lindsey, Assistant
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Gary Ramey, Greeter/Assistant
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Stuart Winterheimer, Marker & Monument Specialist
Stuart is our Monument Specialist. He grew up in Evansville, IN, and moved to central Indiana in 1987 after receiving a business degree from Indiana University. He has been helping families with memorialization for almost 20 years and enjoys guiding them through the process to create something truly meaningful. In his spare time he enjoys going to his kid’s sports activities, working out in his yard, and bike riding. Stuart is married Karen and they have three children: Sarah, Susie and Tom.
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Citlali (Rodriguez) Amalfitano, Spanish Interpreter