Obit Hinrichs, Ardell E. nee Kremmel Ardell E. Hinrichs nee Kremmel, 87, of Columbia, died May 8, 2004, at Columbia Convalescent Center. Mrs. Hinrichs was married to the late Albert H. Hinrichs. She was born December 5, 1916, at East St. Louis, the daughter of the late William H. and Eva M. Kremmel nee Rohm. She is survived by daughter Kathleen (Roger) Stechmesser; son Kenneth (Margaret) Hinrichs; sisters Thelma Herbst and Lucille (Vernon) Smith; brother Oliver Kremmel; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Taleitha Donnell, and brothers Wilbur Kremmel and Clarence Kremmel. Mrs. Hinrichs attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia, where she was active with the Sunday School, Ladies League and Fellowship Club. She retired from Meyer Drug Co. in St. Louis as a typist. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiated by Pastor Steven Theiss. She is buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund or KFUO Radio Ministry.