Michael O'Connor Hendrix, 18, of Byron passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

Michael was born on September 19, 1999 in Rochester to Shane and Jackie (O'Connor) Hendrix.  He attended school in Byron.  When you could not find Michael at school he was at the farm with his cows.  Michael worked at G-Flowing Springs Farm in Eyota.  Farming was his passion.  Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap-shooting and spending time with his family.  Family and friends were very important to him.  Michael was the type of person that made sure he told everyone he loved them before he left, especially his mom and dad, even leaving early for work at 3:45am in the morning.

Michael is survived by his parents, Shane and Jackie; a sister, Shannah (Adam) Badger; his little buddy nephew, Kyler and his "hey little girl" niece Alayna; grandparents, Patrick O'Connor, Bonnie O'Connor and Donna Hendrix; his fur babies, Rocky, Charleigh Girl, Gracie and many other family members and the most amazing friends a young man could have.

A Celebration of Life for Michael will be at 11:00am, Monday, September 17, 2018 at Community Celebration Church, Kasson (27337 County Hwy 34), with Pastor Steve Larson officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday, September 16, 2018 from Noon – 4:00pm at Byron Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.  Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Kalmar Township.

Memorials are suggested to the family.