George Hinrichs, 69 year old prominent Benson farmer, passed away at 8:10 o'clock Tuesday evening at his home south of Benson, death being due to heart and kidney trouble. He had been in poor health since last February, and was bedfast since last Saturday.

He was born July 9, 1870, in Greene township, a son of Herman and Gebka Gerdes Hinrichs. He attended the schools of Greene and Linn townships, and has spent his entire lifetime in Woodford county.

His marriage to Miss Rosina Woltzen occurred February 27, 1893, at St Peter's Lutheran church west of Benson, and they have since made their home in Greene township. An industrious character, he had been a very successful farmer and was well-known and respected throughout his community. His many friends were deeply grieved to learn of his passing Tuesday. He was a member of St Peter's Lutheran church in Linn township, west of Benson, and was a man of fine sterling character.

Surviving are his devoted wife, Rosina; two sons, Herman Hinrichs and Albert Hinrichs, both of Benson; two daughters, Lena Hinrichs and Fanny Hinrichs, also of Benson; five half-brothers, Herman Moritz, Sr., Henry Moritz and Dick Gerdes of Benson, and George Moritz and Chris Moritz of Roanoke; and four grandchildren. His father preceded him in death in 1872, and his mother passed away in 1932. He was also preceded in death by the following half-brothers and half-sisters, John and David Moritz, John and Johanna Hinrichs and Mrs William Onken.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the late residence and at 2:00 o'clock from St Peter's Lutheran church. Rev. J. J. Haberaecker, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St Peter's cemetery. Pallbearers will be Herman Moritz, Jr., John E. Moritz, Lester Moritz, Albert Woltzen, Louis Woltzen and John Woltzen.