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.

Evelyn Wieland, 92 of Carroll, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Carroll Health Center Nursing Home in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Schott. Con-Celebrants will be Fr. Timothy Johnson and Fr. Robert Gralapp. Music will be by Marcy Anderson, St. Lawrence Choir with Sherry Loughran as cantor. Mass Servers will be: Evan Koster and Haley Heithoff. Lector for the funeral mass will be: Kim Vandendriessche. Gift Bearers will be: Paul and Sharon Vogel and Clarence and Judy Ziegmann. Eucharistic Minister will be, Kathy Stein. Casket Bearers will be: Daryl Loew, Steve Von Dielingen, Dr. Greg Perkins, Jerry Schrad, Emmett Lahr and Andy Vogel. The Carroll Catholic Daughters of the Americas and members of Kuemper Catholic Baseball Team will form an honor guard for the funeral mass. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4:30 p.m. on Monday where there will be a rosary at 5 p.m. by the Carroll Catholic Daughters of the Americas and a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m.

The casket will be moved to St. Lawrence Church at 9 a.m. on Tuesday where visitation will resume until time of the funeral mass.

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

Evelyn Louise was born on April 18, 1921 at Breda, Iowa, the daughter of Bernard and Anna (Fleege) Wess. She spent her younger years in the Breda area and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School with the Class of 1939.

On September 10, 1945, Evelyn married Robert Wieland at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. The couple made their home in Carroll where they raised their children. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She enjoyed word search books, jigsaw puzzles, traveling to northeastern Iowa in the spring and fall, playing cards, and loved watching Kuemper play baseball. Evelyn was a member of St. Lawrence Parish, and the Carroll Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Evelyn is survived by: her children: Barbara Hamblen and husband Phil of Denison, George Wieland and wife Barbara of Carroll, Kathy Wieland of Carroll, and Mary Jo Wieland of Carroll; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; her sister-in-law: Marie Eich of Ackley; as well as several nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert in April of 2012; her sisters: Clara Schulte and Lill Heisterkamp; and her brothers: Larry Wess and Linus Wess.

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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So sorry to hear of Evelyn's passing. I enjoyed bringing KC the dog over to visit her. Evelyn related well to KC, while Kathy and Mary Jo were maybe a bit skeptical. Fond memory. My sympathy to all of your family. Kim Kelly

Kim Kelly – March 14 2014 at 6:13 PM

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I really enjoyed taking care of Evelyn at the Carroll Health Center. I was witness of a great love between a mother and her children that was evident each and every time I saw them together. I know that God was working through all of you and touched my heart. You have my deepest sympathies.

Peggy Kunecke – March 15 2014 at 12:01 AM

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Sorry for your family's loss. I am thankful and glad that Jean, Mom and I had a very nice visit with Aunt Eve during one of our last visits to the Carrol area. Roger Eich

Roger Eich – March 15 2014 at 4:33 AM

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Barb, Phil and family: Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You have my sincere sympathy. God's Blessings.

Jerry Boger – March 18 2014 at 9:26 AM

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The family of Leonard Feld sends prayers and sympathies to Ev's family. Leonard was a family friend and classmate of Bob and always enjoyed his visits with your Mom as well.

Laura Feld – March 27 2014 at 3:39 PM

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