Gladys Steinkamp

07/17/1930 –

12/23/2019

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.

Gladys Steinkamp, age 89, of Arcadia died Monday, December 23, 2019 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcadia. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Friedrichsen. Music will be by Sharon Bierl and the St. John’s Choir. Mass Servers will be Caden Vonnahme, Brenden Vonnahme, and Sam Julin. Lector will be Beth Grace. Gift Bearers will be Lisa Kouri and Linda Julin. Eucharistic Ministers will be Allen Vonnahme and Steve and Rose Vonnahme. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Donna Rae Lenz, Beth Grace, Sharon Bierl, Joyce Bierl, Linda Julin, Ann Schulte, Christi Irelan, Michele Darrah, and Lisa Kouri. Casket Bearers will be Allen Vonnahme, Bruce Vonnahme, Jeff Booth, Steve Vonnahme, Mike Vonnahme, John Vonnahme, and Joe Vonnahme. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The Arcadia American Legion Auxiliary will form an honor guard for the funeral mass.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Friday morning at the church in Arcadia.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be left at the church to be directed to St. John’s Parish.

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

Gladys, the daughter of John and Leona (Otto) Vonnahme was born on July 17, 1930 near Mt. Carmel, Iowa. She grew up in Arcadia, attending St. John’s School, St. Angela’s Academy, and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1948. After her formal education, Gladys worked at the Arcadia Legion Hall, as well as assisted her parents on the farm.

Gladys met Lorne Steinkamp at a dance at the Arcadia Legion Hall, and the couple married on January 24, 1959 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcadia. The couple made their home near Arcadia where Gladys helped on the farm, assisted at Vonnahme Bar & Grill and devoted her time to being a caretaker for her mother.

After they retired from farming, Lorne and Gladys built a house in
Arcadia and enjoyed many years there together. Gladys continued working for Stork Catering and working many weddings and dances at the Arcadia Legion Hall.
In her free time, Gladys enjoyed playing cards, bowling, bingo, gardening, canning, mowing lawn, and her Friday shopping trips. She was an avid Chicago Cubs, and Iowa State Basketball fan, and enjoyed cheering them on whenever she could. She will be remembered for her famous Carmel Corn around Christmastime. Gladys was a member of St. John’s Parish, and Guild, as well as the Arcadia American Legion Auxiliary.

Gladys is survived by her brother, Lyle Vonnahme of Carroll; sisters-in-law: Norma Vonnahme of Arcadia, and Neva Whitaker of Orange, CA as well as many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Lorne Steinkamp; parents John and Leona Vonnahme; parents-in-law, Frank and Emma (Damm) Steinkamp; brothers: Leon, Leroy, and Duane Vonnahme; sisters: Alice (Leo) Schmitz, and Vera (Roland) Booth; as well as her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lorraine Vonnahme, Merlin (Lenore) Steinkamp, Ray (Virginia) Steinkamp, Melvin (Bernice) Steinkamp, Cleone (Rollie) Evers, Leota (Harold) Eich, Virginia “Jean” (Wilfred) Wernimont, and Bill Whitaker.

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

Gladys was quite a lady. Always a fun person to be around. She sure enjoyed her beer and a cigarette. She will be missed.

carol molak-eich – December 23 2019 at 5:14 PM

So sorry to hear of Glady's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her, I especially enjoyed the last visit that we had with Gladys. My sister and I, my mom Virginia, and Leota all had a ball going out to eat and driving around Arcadia and the country side talking about old times! My Mom (Virginia) and Gladys are now reunited with Lorne in heaven. I am very sad that my family will not be able to attend the service, as we are on a family vacation in Florida for the holidays. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Shele (Wernimont) Blum & Family

Shele Blum – December 26 2019 at 12:05 PM

Gladys was such a wonderful lady, I enjoyed talking to her and listening to her talk about her amazing family. Peace and prayers be with her entire family.

Dawn Uhlenkamp – December 23 2019 at 10:18 PM

Glad I got to meet you Gladys! May the Lord welcome you home and wish I could have gotten to know you better time was cut short Bless your family during this most difficult time 🙏

Tracy Sturm – December 24 2019 at 9:52 AM

Lit a candle in memory of Gladys Steinkamp

Robert and Kathy Eilers – December 24 2019 at 10:14 AM

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