Michael W. Loos, 57, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 9:25 A.M., Monday, August 23, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Michael had been a truck driver and excavator. He was a member of the St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville. Michael was also a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, American Thresherman Association, Pinckneyville Coon Club and Du Quoin Saddle Club. He loved his farm, tractors, riding horses, mules and buggy. Michael enjoyed fishing, hiking and camping. He was an avid coon hunter and raised chickens and rabbits. Michael and his wife enjoyed traveling and attending concerts. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He was born January 5, 1964 at Sparta, IL, the son of Albert and Edith Ann "San" (Hill) Loos.
He married Rose M. (Keene) Miller on September 15, 2012 at Key West, FL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, three daughters - Stephanie M. Loos of Sparta, IL, Kimberly A. Loos and special friend Kelly Eagan of Ashley, IL, and Ashley M. Greer and husband Andrew J. of Du Quoin, his mother and step father - Edith "San" and Raymond Montgomery of Coulterville, four grandsons - Markus R. Clark, Jackson D. Newcomb, Jake D. Newcomb, and Ross Greer, one brother - Lawrence Loos and wife Paulet of Pinckneyville, two sisters - Katherine Gendron and husband Warren of Cutler, and Christina West and husband Darrell of Dyersburg, TN, mother-in-law - Rose M. Keene of Du Quoin, sister-in-law - Michelle Dudek and husband Kevin of Tamaroa, two step sisters - LaDonna Montgomery Silbe and Lisa Montgomery, numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents - Wayne and Lillian Hill, his paternal grandparents - Albert and Bertha Loos, and his father-in-law - Arthur Ross Keene.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 27, 2021 at the St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville with Fr. Augustine Ibezimako officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the church.
Burial will be in the St. Bruno Cemetery at Pinckneyville.
Friends may make memorials to the CV ICU at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale or Masses and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.