Obituary

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.

Dorothy Halbur, 84 of Carroll, died Thursday, May 01, 2014 at Regency Park Nursing Home in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Willey. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Johnson. Con-Celebrants will be Fr. Gary Snyder and Fr. Matt Malek. Homilist will be Fr. Gary Snyder. Music will be by Barb Danner and the St. Mary’s Choir. Mass servers will be Michael and Jacob Schreck. Lector for the funeral mass will be Dr. Martin Halbur. Gift Bearers will be Chris Schultz, Ben Halbur, John Halbur, Leann Halbur, Andrea Argotsinger. Casket Bearers will be Dorothy’s nieces and nephews: Jane Mayer, Betsy Robbins, Tom Snyder, Jim Halbur, Allen Hansohn, and Ron Mayer. The Carroll Catholic Daughters of the Americas will form an honor guard for the funeral mass. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Willey.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4:30 p.m. on Monday where there will be a rosary by the Carroll Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 5 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m.

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

Born on July 1, 1929 at rural Templeton, Iowa, Dorothy was the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Bluml) Mayer. She spent her younger years in the Templeton area and later attended Sts. Peter and Paul School. She later furthered her education and graduated with the first Adult Education Class in 1970. On April 19, 1949 she was united in marriage to Adrian Halbur at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Carroll. The couple made their home west of Willey where Dorothy was a devoted homemaker and mother. She enjoyed crafts, bowling, cards, sewing, and most of all gardening. Dorothy was a member of St. Mary’s Parish, Parish Ladies Guild and Carroll Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and a longtime member of Carroll County Farm Bureau where she served as president.

Survivors include her children: Roger Halbur and wife Joan of Carroll, Teri West of Cedar Rapids, Neil Halbur of Chicago, IL, and Ann Halbur of Ft. Dodge; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; her sister, Veronica Quandt of Lidderdale; her in-laws: Verna Mayer of Carroll, Lou (John) Saam of Midland, MI, Bill Hawver of Kansas City, MO, and Pat Halbur of Naperville, IL; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Adrian in February of 1999; her sisters: Jean Hansohn, Agnes Snyder, Theresa Schaeffer, and Mary Mayer; and her brothers: Frank, Ben, Leo, Joe, and Paul Mayer.

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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Dorothy and I were pretty close!!! All the pizzas we had, all the chocolate she shared, going on outings etc.. She was a grandma to me and will never be forgotten... I'll truly miss Dorothy and her family!!! Thanks for letting me part of your family halburs!!!

melissa olberding – May 02 2014 at 7:10 AM

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My Deepest Condolences to the family of Dorothy Halbur. God is the creator of life The Bible calls Jehovah God "The source of Life" (Psalm 36:9 & Acts 17:24&25) The one who gave life to all living things is certainly capable of restoring life to someone who died. God is eager to do it. Jehovah hates Death he views it as a "ENEMY" (1corinthians 15:26). He has " A Yearning" to conquer that enemy, to undo Death by means of the resurrection. He longs to bring back those who are in his memory and to see them live on earth again. (Job 14: 14&15)

Teri Morgan – June 25 2014 at 2:06 PM

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Roger, Teri, Neil an Ann. So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. She surely was a great lady and a fun filled neighbor from years ago. To put up with some of the stunts that we did back in the day, she has to be in heaven. Wishing You peace and comfort at this most difficult time. Will try and make the service. Jim and Liz Havermann

Jim Havermann – May 04 2014 at 8:26 PM

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Dear Roger & family....You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dorothy was so fun to be around and we enjoyed many good laughs together. I am so happy we were able to grant her bucket list of flying more time. ~ Kristi Schroeder ~

Kristi Schroeder – May 06 2014 at 7:58 AM

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