1918
Laura
2015
Laura Agnes Schroeder
October 22, 1918 — August 24, 2015
Laura Agnes Schroeder, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24th, 2015 at Thornapple Manor, where she was lovingly cared for the last several years of her life.
Laura was born on October 22, 1918 in Detroit during the flu pandemic, which claimed her mother's life shortly after Laura was born. Laura was always very active in the Lutheran Church and lived an exemplary Christian Life. She met her husband, Howard, through a youth group at her church. They married in 1946, after Howard returned from his service in World War II. Laura worked various jobs during her life, but finished her working career as an elementary school secretary, a job that she thoroughly loved. After retirement, she and Howard moved to a home they built on the Au Sable River in Graying, MI. In 1987, they moved to Hastings to be closer to family. She enjoyed volunteering at Pennock Hospital and remained very active in church activities and organizations. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She especially loved being part of her grandchildren's lives.
Laura was one of the kindest, most caring people you could ever meet. She had a great love for all of God's creatures, and always looked on the bright side of everything. Laura truly made the world a better place.
Laura was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Howard.
She is survived by her daughter Starr Storms; son Kenneth Schroeder (Carolyn Meitz); grandson Josh Storms (Michelle); granddaughters Eleanore Schroeder (Matt Grimes), Keri Schroeder (Ben Williams), and Heidi Schroeder (Steve Sinas); and three great-grandchildren: Xavier and Madison Storms and Charles Schroeder Sinas.
Laura's family will receive visitors from 3-5pm and 6-8pm on Thursday, August 27th at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 28th, with a visitation beginning at 10am, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to either St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia or the Thornapple Manor Life Enrichment Program.
Laura was born on October 22, 1918 in Detroit during the flu pandemic, which claimed her mother's life shortly after Laura was born. Laura was always very active in the Lutheran Church and lived an exemplary Christian Life. She met her husband, Howard, through a youth group at her church. They married in 1946, after Howard returned from his service in World War II. Laura worked various jobs during her life, but finished her working career as an elementary school secretary, a job that she thoroughly loved. After retirement, she and Howard moved to a home they built on the Au Sable River in Graying, MI. In 1987, they moved to Hastings to be closer to family. She enjoyed volunteering at Pennock Hospital and remained very active in church activities and organizations. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She especially loved being part of her grandchildren's lives.
Laura was one of the kindest, most caring people you could ever meet. She had a great love for all of God's creatures, and always looked on the bright side of everything. Laura truly made the world a better place.
Laura was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Howard.
She is survived by her daughter Starr Storms; son Kenneth Schroeder (Carolyn Meitz); grandson Josh Storms (Michelle); granddaughters Eleanore Schroeder (Matt Grimes), Keri Schroeder (Ben Williams), and Heidi Schroeder (Steve Sinas); and three great-grandchildren: Xavier and Madison Storms and Charles Schroeder Sinas.
Laura's family will receive visitors from 3-5pm and 6-8pm on Thursday, August 27th at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 28th, with a visitation beginning at 10am, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to either St. Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia or the Thornapple Manor Life Enrichment Program.
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