Laura Mae Schmucker, 84, of Etna Green, Ind., passed away at 7:35 a.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at her home.

Laura was born July 23, 1928, to Martin and Barbara (Hershberger) Schmucker in Locke Township, Ind. Laura Mae was a lifetime area resident. She had been a factory worker and did babysitting. She was also a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Surviving are brothers: Eli Schmucker, Chaparral, N.M.; Herman (Ruthie) Schmucker, Auburn, Ky; Mahlon (Mary) Schmucker, Macy, Ind.; Daniel (Esther) Schmucker, Franklin, Ky; Clarence (Lydia Ann) Schmucker, Franklin, Ky; John (Tillie) Schmucker, Franklin, KY; Joseph (Carol) Schmucker, Hutchinson, Kan; sisters: Katie (Henry) Mast, Pittsford, Mich.; Elizabeth (Menno) Kuhns, Drakesville, Iowa; Sylvia (Marvin) Mast, Etna Green; Ida (Mahlon Wagler, Hutchinson, Kan; 66 nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, 3 nephews and 2 nieces.

Family and friends may call all day Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at the Marvin-Mast residence, located at 8178 W 640 N, Etna Green. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at the Marvin-Mast residence. Bishops Edward Miller and Walter Schwartz and the Home Ministry of the Old Order Amish Church will officiate. Burial will be in Graber Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, Ind.