Frances Grossman

07/14/1917 –

02/13/2011

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.

Frances Grossman, age 93, of Willey, Iowa, died Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Sunnybrook of Carroll Assisted Living in Carroll, Iowa.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at St. Mary’s Church in Willey. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Boekelman. Mass Servers will be Colin and Cole Schreck. Lector will be Sue Riesselman. Gift Bearers will be Kristel Leib, Anna Belzer, Rachael Schreck, and Leah Riesselman. Eucharistic Ministers will be Lorena Grossman and Mark and Mary Schreck. Music will be by Barb Danner and the St. Mary’s Choir. Special Music will be by Darrin Kozak, Anna Belzer, and Kristel Leib. Casket Bearers will be Chad Schreck, Chase Schreck, Abby Schreck, Ashley Schreck, Colin Schreck, Alyson Schreck, Cole Schreck, and Ambrea Schreck. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Willey.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m., followed by a Christian Wake Service by the parish at 6:30 p.m.
Born on July 14, 1917 at Dedham, Iowa, Frances was the daughter of George and Mary (Hackfort) Grossman. She spent her early years in the Dedham area until her family moved to Willey. Frances attended St. Mary’s School and following her schooling she worked at Greteman’s General Store for a brief time. For her entire lifetime Frances’ true dedication was to the St. Mary’s Parish where she was the Sacristan, and also was a homemaker at the rectory. Frances was honored at the Willey Quasqui-Centennial by being named Co-Grand Marshal for the celebration. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and being active in the Willey Community and the St. Mary Parish. Frances was able to stay at her home in Willey nearly her entire life thanks to the special care she received from Bonnie Wurzer, Sue Riesselman, and Mary Schreck. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Parish and the Parish Ladies Guild.
Survivors include one brother, George Grossman of Dedham; nieces and nephews: Joleen (Milan) Heath of Enterprise, Oregon, Larry (Linda) Klocke of Manning, Diane (Wayne) Kauten of Omaha, Nebraska, Karen Cunningham of Council Bluffs, George Jr. (Donna) Grossman of Dedham, Sharon Grossman of Des Moines, Duane Wurzer of Denver, Colorado, and Marvin (Lynn) Wurzer of Houston, Texas; niece in-law, Mildred Wurzer of Willey, as well as many other relatives and numerous friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Agnes Wurzer and Alvina Klocke; a sister in-law, Marcella Grossman; brothers in-law: Lawrence Wurzer and Albert Klocke; and two nephews, Ron Wurzer, and Don Wurzer 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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May God bless your famlily at this time.

Cheryl – February 16 2011 at 10:38 AM

Francis was always so sweet to us when we would trick-or-treat at her house every year. She would always invite us in and truly loved having the kids around. Our kids will always remember her as that very nice lady that always invited us in! :) What a beautiful lady who lived a special life full of dignity and love for her neighbors and her Lord.

Tami & Alan Meiners – February 15 2011 at 7:09 PM

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