Daryl Hinners, age 69, of Carroll, IA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at St. Lawrence Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Craig Collison. Music will be by Kathy Halbur, Kathleen Macke, Katie Holtz, and Rachel Hurberty. Lector for the Mass will be Lori Burns. The Gift Bearers are Marilyn Baker and Sandy Dryden. Eucharistic Minister will be Karen Klocke. Casket Bearers will be Kris Heinrichs, Kurt Heinrichs, Dan Badding, Ben Klocke, Ed Heim, Jay Norgaard and Scott Moeller. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Carroll at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church prior to the Funeral Mass.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Daryl’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Daryl was born on October 24, 1955, to Victor Hinners and Viola (Sieve) Hinners. Daryl was the youngest of six children born to grow up on a farm near Halbur, Iowa. He was welcomed into this world by five sisters: Luanne, Lois, Joleen, Marilyn and Sandy.
A true man of steel, Daryl’s life was a testament to courage, endurance, and strength. At age 17, he survived a devastating spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. What followed was not just survival—but 52 remarkable years of living boldly from his wheelchair, facing down countless medical challenges that would have broken the spirit of most. Notably, in 1977, he was the first Iowan to obtain a handicap parking permit. Time and again, Daryl defied the odds with a will of iron.
Through it all, Daryl remained devoted to his wife, Joyce and their beloved sons, Mitchell and Jackson. The tragic loss of Mitchell in 2011 left a lasting ache—a kink in Daryl’s armor—but never diminished the love and pride he carried for him every day of his life.
He dedicated over four decades of his life to New Hope Village, where he worked as a vocational coach supporting persons with disabilities. Whether guiding individuals in the woodworking shop or alongside them in the recycling center, Daryl brought compassion, patience, and purpose to his role—transforming lives with every project and workday completed. Outside of work, he found joy and pride in restoring his 1981 El Camino. A regular, along with his son, Mitchell, at local car shows, they collected numerous trophies for their meticulous craftsmanship, often sharing those awards with his nieces and nephews as tokens of love and encouragement.
Daryl will be remembered not only for his resilience, but also for his wit and determination to live life on his terms. He was a loyal friend and an inspiration to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Left to celebrate his life are his wife Joyce; son Jackson; sisters: Luanne Moeller, Marilyn Baker and Sandy Dryden; a brother-in-law Bob Malvasio; many nieces, nephews, cherished friends, special neighbors, and his beloved dog Chip. He was preceded in death by his son Mitchell; parents Victor and Viola; sisters Joleen Heinrichs and Lois Malvasio; brothers-in-law: James Heinrichs, Bobby Baker and Barry Moeller; nephew Mark Heinrichs; parents-in-law Herbert and Marcella Klocke; and sister-in-law Linda Klocke.
Memorial donations will be directed to causes that were near to Daryl’s heart. In honor of Daryl’s spirit, his family respectfully requests that you perform an act of resilience or kindness in his memory.
