Hinrichs, Lydia (Roth) 1881-1960

HINRICHS, SCHUSTER, ROTH, FAAS, CALVERT, JOHNSON, STOKER

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes - Poweshiek Co. Volunteer
Date: 5/27/2014 at 08:28:52

The Montezuma (IA) Republican
May 12, 1960

MEMORIAL SERVICES
FOR MRS. HINRICHS

Mrs. George D. Hinrichs, nee Lydia Roth, was born Oct. 14, 1881 in Lincoln township, Iowa county, to Henry and Caroline Roth, nee Schuster.

She was baptized in infancy and confirmed on Palm Sunday 1896 in St. Johns Lutheran church south of Victor.

On Feb. 10, 1904 she was united in marriage to George D. Hinrichs. This union was blessed with three daughters and a son. She spent her entire life in Lincoln township, with the exception of a few years when, as a child, the family lived near Millersburg. She was a lifelong member of St. Johns Lutheran church. She passed away at her home on May 5 having reached the age of 78 years, 6 months and 21 days.

Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Floyd R. Faas, Millersburg, Mrs. Theodore Calvert, Roggen, Colo., and Mrs. Naomi Johnson, Clarence, and the son, George C. Hinrichs, Guernsey. Also 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sister, Mrs. Charles M. Stoker, and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held in the St. Johns Lutheran church, at 2 p.m. Monday, May 9.