Michael was born December 1, 1958, in Sterling, IL, the son of Glenn and Elnora (Wierema) Hinrichs. He worked for Russell Koster for many years and was employed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon for 29 years. He farmed in the area for many years.
He is survived by two sisters, Linda Retherford of Rock Falls and Cindy (Allen) Bannick of Deer Grove; seven brothers, Roger Hinrichs of Milledgeville, David Hinrichs of Sterling, Dan Hinrichs of Sterling, Mark (Kim) Hinrichs of Chadwick, Dick Hinrichs of Chadwick, Scott Hinrichs of Morrison, and Tim Hinrichs of Polo; sister-in-law, Kathy Hinrichs; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lanette Hinrichs; one brother, Arlyn “Lee” Hinrichs; two sisters-in-law, Vicki Hinrichs and Tammy Hinrichs; and one brother-in-law, Joe Retherford.
A private funeral will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established for the West Jordan Church in Sterling.
