Janis Hinrichs Obituary
In loving memory of Janis Hinrichs in Marengo, Iowa, born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, who departed this world on January 4, 2026 at the age of 96. Janis leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janis Hinrichs to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruben Paulson and Hattie Paulson (Halverson); her husband Gary Hinrichs; her granddaughters, Corrie and Sarah Hinrichs; and her siblings, Margie Jane and Robert Paulson.
She is survived by: her children, Pamela Olerich of Jefferson, IA., Stuart Hinrichs (Beverly) of San Clemente, CA., Kurt Hinrichs (Alice) of Smithville, MO. and Heidi McKay of Cedar Rapids, IA.; her grandchildren, Kyle Orris (Dani) of Ames, IA., Rachel Abate (Daniel) of Wylie, TX., Jamie Hinrichs of Oakhurst, CA., Rebekah Price (Carter) of Westbrook, Christian Hinrichs and Caroline Hinrichs (Tristan Pankratz) of Smithville, MO.; and her great grandchildren, Aria, Kora Abate, Elsie Orris and Tessa Price.
A memorial fund has been established for St. Johns Lutheran Church in Marengo.
