Estelle “Sally” Schenkelberg

05/15/1923 –

02/22/2021

Bernard T. Meiners, 95 of Coon Rapids, died Monday, September 1, 2025 at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids surrounded by his family.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham. The Celebrant will be Fr. Patrick Behm, assisted by Deacon Louis Meiners. Music will be by Jane Heithoff and the St. Joseph’s Choir. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Jill Klein. Gift Bearers will be Talina Haskins, Caitlin ThongVahn, and Amanda Meiners. Casket Bearers will be Brian Meiners, Ben Meiners, Aaron Meiners, Lucas Meiners, Jason Nees, Mike Nees, Ryan Schultes, Tyler Schultes, Jordan Schultes, Justin Meiners, and Trenton Meiners. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Dedham with military honors conducted by the Dedham American Legion.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a rosary at 7 p.m. The casket will be moved to St. Joseph’s Church on Friday morning where additional visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for a later designation.

Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Bernard’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Sally’s service can be live-streamed via the following link starting at 9:45 AM: https://youtu.be/3_llQIKo-2s

Estelle (Sally) Schenkelberg, age 97, of Carroll, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home in Carroll.

Mass of Christian Burial for Sally Schenkelberg of Carroll will be celebrated at 10 AM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. John Paul II Parish – St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Music will be by Kate Cuddy and Sherry Loughran. Lectors will be Mark Schenkelberg and Doug Evans. The Eucharistic Minister will be Jane Boes. Casket Bearers will be David J. Schenkelberg, Laura Kacere, Anna Schenkelberg, Brian Sporrer, Jacob Schenkelberg, Jennifer Schenkelberg, and Mason J. Allen. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Friday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. An additional visitation without greeting the family will be held from 9:15 to 9:45 AM on Saturday at St. Lawrence Church. Those attending Sally’s services are required to practice social distancing and wear a face covering.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Sally’s honor to St. John Paull II Catholic Parish in Carroll.

Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll where online condolences for the family can be made at www.sharpfuneral.com.

A daughter of Charles and Anna (Reinart) Eich, Sally was born May 15, 1923 in Halbur, Iowa. She attended St. Augustine School there and spent her younger years in the Halbur community. Sally and Jerry Schenkelberg were married on November 26, 1947 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur by Rev. H. B. Kramer.

The Schenkelbergs lived in Carroll. Sally was employed in the cafeteria at St. Lawrence Catholic School for 19 years. She was a member of St. Lawrence Parish, St. Lawrence Ladies Guild, the American Legion Auxiliary, and participated in community volunteer work. Sally enjoyed playing bridge and volunteering, but her passions were her family and her faith.

Survivors include four sons: Dave Schenkelberg (Sally) of Spring Hill, Florida; Dan Schenkelberg (Kris) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Mark Schenkelberg (Teri) of Prairie Village, Kansas; and Jeff Schenkelberg (Debbie) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three daughters: Mary Beth Kacere (Mark) of Clive; Jaynie Sporrer of West Des Moines; and Lisa Allen (Brian) of Norwalk; 15 grandchildren: David Schenkelberg; Laura and Jill Kacere; Anna and Tessa Schenkelberg; Carin and Brian Sporrer; Carrie Johnson; Sara, Courtney, and Jacob Schenkelberg; Chad Heinley and Jennifer Boston; and Mason and Jessie Allen; six great grandchildren: Kelton Williams; Adley Patterson; Oliver, Natalie, and Ellie Johnson; Frances Manos Kacere; two sisters: Kay Loughran of Breda; and Millie Sporrer of Manning.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jerry in April of 1996; three brothers: Alvin, Ray, and Herbert Eich; six sisters: Loretta Eich, Sister Ricarda Eich, OSF, Lucy Irlmeier, Helen Eischeid, Evelyn Langel, and Anna Eich in Infancy.

Church Service

Friday, September 5, 2025 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
420 3rd Ave, Dedham, IA 51440

Burial

Sharp Funeral Home ~ Carroll, Iowa

226 W. 8th St., Carroll, IA, 51401

712-792-4301

[email protected]

https://www.sharpfuneral.com

Church Service

Thursday, September 4, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Sharp Funeral Home – Carroll
226 W. 8th St, Carroll, IA 50401

Friday, September 5, 2025
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
420 3rd Ave, Dedham, IA 51440

Obituary

Born March 31, 1930, he was the son of Bernard and Catherine (Rotert) Meiners. He grew up in the Dedham-Willey area and graduated from St. Mary’s School in Willey in 1943. He entered the U.S. Army July 8, 1953 and was stationed at Wurzburg, Germany. He was discharged on May 20, 1955.

Bernard married Dolores S. Halbur on January 24, 1956 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur. After being married Bernard and Dolores lived 3 miles north of Dedham for two years. In 1958, they moved to the farm they purchased four miles east of Dedham. They were the parents of six children: Daniel, Dale, David, Cathleen, Christine, and Gary. Dolores passed away January 21, 1978.

On August 9, 1980, Bernard married Marita Eickman at Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon Rapids. In May 2011, Bernard and Marita moved off the farm into the town of Coon Rapids, Iowa. They made their home there for 14 years. In April 2025, they moved to Parkview Assisted Living in Coon Rapids, Iowa.

During Bernard’s lifetime, he farmed, had a dairy operation, had a cow/calf operation, and raised hogs. He retired in 1992. He is a current member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Dedham, a member of the Dedham American Legion Post #20, and a member of the Manning VFW. In July 2001 Bernard, being a Korean Veteran, had the privilege to go on the Military Honor Flight to Washington DC. Just recently he was presented with a Quilt of Valor at Thomas Rest Haven, and at the age of 95 he still enjoyed attending the Legion meetings.

Bernard loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Holiday gatherings were a treat for him to get to see most of them at one time. In his spare time Bernard enjoyed gathering black walnuts in the fall and kept busy shelling the walnuts during the winter. Family and friends benefited from the fruits of his labor.

Bernard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marita Meiners; his children, Dale (Mary) Meiners of Carroll, David (Jane) Meiners of Varna, IL, Cathleen (Larry) Nees of Coon Rapids, Christine (Mark) Schultes of Dedham, and Gary (Barb) Meiners of Manson; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren with 2 more coming in October; a brother Anthony (Colleen) Meiners of Carroll; 2 sisters, Catherine Wittrock of Carroll and Marcella Naberhaus of Carroll; his sisters-in-laws, Margaret (Tom) Denker of Manning, and Pat (Joe) Goblirsch of Jesup. He is also survived by Marita’s children, Richard (Sandy) Eickman of Omaha, NE, James (Joni) Eickman of Dyer, TN, Dave (Joan) Eickman of Macungie, PA, Randy (Rose) Eickman of Coon Rapids, Nancy Eickman and Jim Springer of Warren, NJ, and Karen Heck of Delano, MN, and many nieces and nephews.

Bernard was preceded in death by his first wife Dolores S. Meiners; a son Daniel J. Meiners; Marita’s son Bill Eickman; his parents Bernard and Catherine Meiners; his brothers John (Margaret) Meiners, Albert (Frances) Meiners; his brothers-in-law Clarence Wittrock, Norbert Naberhaus, Cletus (Emaline) Halbur, Norman (Inez) Halbur, Larry (JoAnn) Halbur; his brother-in-law, William (Marie) Halbur; Dolores’ parents, William and Frances Halbur, and stepmother-in-law, Josephine Halbur.

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Tribute Wall

Sally sally was a special lady that will always be remembered for her kindness n concern!she was such good friends with pat n Kelly goons n that’s how my husband n I met you’re mom and dad!loved them both!!Youre family will have such good memories as all of us that cared for them!vickie bender

vickie bender – March 10 2021 at 12:21 PM

Our sympathy to Aunt Sally’s family. She was the sweetest and classiest lady. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. John and Sharon.

Sharon – February 24 2021 at 2:48 PM

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Estelle "Sally" Schenkelberg.

Comment #33476850 – February 24 2021 at 3:06 PM

I had the privilege of teaching at St. Lawrence in the early 80's and truly savored the depth of Sally's friendship. She was so kind, generous, and quietly caring for all the kids and staff. One winter we had Mass every morning in the school cafeteria. That was especially fun because I got to visit with Sally twice each day! Heaven has gained a gem and we give thanks for the gift of eternal life, where we will meet again, never to be parted. May God bless you all as you celebrate this awesome lady! Marilyn Hundling

Marilyn Hundling – February 24 2021 at 4:57 PM

Aunt Sally worked with a church group making the most awesome rugs from leftover fabric. We have had seven of those rugs (beds for our Shelties) for over ten years now; they are just like new (machine wash and dry). Thank you to Aunt Sally and the church group. You’re missed already, dear Aunt Sally. Marilyn, Todd Tillman and Shelties. 🙏♥️🙏💙

Marilyn Tillman – February 24 2021 at 7:36 PM

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