Providence Sister Louise (Margaret Ann) Schroeder, 93, died Jan. 19 in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.

Born in Indiana, she entered the Sisters of Providence in 1943 and professed final vows in 1950.

Of her 76 years as a Sister of Providence, she ministered as a primary teacher for 46 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois and California. Retiring from teaching, she came to the motherhouse in 1991 and served in a variety of capacities.

In the Archdiocese of Chicago, she ministered at St. Andrew (1945-1948), Maternity BVM (1962-1965) and Immaculate Conception (1988-1991).