MARIAN ALICE HINRICHS, age 83, of Ellsworth, died Monday, November 19, 2012, at the Adrian Care Center. She was born December 3, 1928, in rural Nobles County, to Harm and Mary (Timmerman) Solma. She attended country school.
Marian married Jacob W. Hinrichs on April 1, 1947, in Ellsworth. After their marriage, the couple farmed south of Adrian for over sixty two years. In 1987, they moved to Ellsworth. Marian also worked at Campbell's Soup Company, in Worthington, with over thirty years of loyal and faithful service. After retiring from Campbell's, Marian sold Avon & Watkins products for many years.
She was a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. She enjoyed fishing and traveling with Jake around the country looking at crops and wildlife.
Marian is survived by her four children, Marvin Hinrichs, Adrian; Arlene (Jim Tanner) Rosdahl, Northwood, IA; Jacob Hinrichs Jr., Ellsworth; and Ruth (John Mauch) Hinrichs, Adrian; daughter-in-law, Lynn Hinrichs, Ellsworth; four grandchildren, Jody (Merrily) Hinrichs, Ellsworth; Amy (Bryce Petersen) Jorgensen, Northwood, IA; Christina (Ray) Palmer, Ellsworth; and Kim (Phillip) Hannan, Adrian; ten great grandchildren, Jordon, Amber, Trei, Jenna, McKenna, Taylor, Kaci, Tristan, Khailee and Cody; sister, Marjorie Boltjes, Adrian; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Habbena, Ohaha, NE; and Helen Solma, Rushmore; and numerous nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jake, on March 11, 2011; two sons, Robert and Ronald Hinrichs; an infant son; great grandson, Carter Palmer; brother, Harvey Solma; and Marvin's special friend, Janice Everson.
Visitation will be from noon to 2pm Friday at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth. Funeral will be 2pm Friday at the Zion Presbyterian Church, in Ellsworth, officiated by Rev. Calvin Hsu. Burial will be in the Grand Prairie Cemetery in Ellsworth.
Dingmann Funeral Home, in Adrian, is in charge of arrangements.
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