Anna B. Schroeder, 82, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on Saturday evening, Dec.  27, 2014 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

Born on Aug. 25, 1932, in Plymouth, Anna was one of two daughters born to Frank B. and Inez E. (Heckaman) Thomas. She graduated from LaPaz High School with the class of 1949. On Nov. 25, 1981, in Plymouth, Anna and Harlan D. ‘Ambrose’ Schroeder were married. He would precede her in death on May 3, 2003.

Anna worked as a kitchen aide in the dietary department at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth and at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, until her retirement. Anna was a hard working woman and was always full of energy. She loved her family, cooking many meals and baking goodies for them constantly, and adored watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also liked to read.

Anna is survived by her daughter: Lynn C. Schaefer, Plymouth; three grandchildren: John (Tracy) Williams, Plymouth; Tim (Kelli) Stump, Plymouth; Sarah Stump, Plymouth; five great-grandchildren: Jonathon, Jordyn, Jacob and Sydney Williams; and Chelsea Stump.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter: Valerie Schaefer-Scuillo; and sister: Virginia Ritenour.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Krieg officiating.

Burial will be in the Fairmont Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Laville Elementary School 12645 Tyler Road, Lakeville, IN 46536.