Isabelle Dentlinger

09/11/1925 –

11/27/2024

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.

Isabelle Dentlinger, 99 years young, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Denison Care Center in Denison, Iowa.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 6, 2024 at St. John Catholic Church in Arcadia. The Celebrant will be Fr. Terry Roder. Music will be by Sharon Bierl and the St. John Choir. Mass Servers will be Hallie Stevenson and Ty Stevenson. Lectors for the Funeral Mass will be Maggie Sadler and Jennie Stevenson. Gift Bearers will be Cheryl Ward, Brooke Smolinski, and Erin Nelson. Casket Bearers will be Brian Dentlinger, Lisa Wright, Jay Lally, Greg Lally, Michael Dentlinger, and Amy Welte. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Arcadia.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. There will be no visitation prior to the Mass on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for St. Croix Hospice.

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

Born on September 11, 1925 in Arcadia, Iowa, “Izzie” was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Lampe. Izzie attended St. John School until 9th grade then worked in various jobs for multiple local families.

On January 28, 1947, Izzie was united in marriage to Aloysious, “Al,” at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcadia. Following their marriage, Al and Izzie made their home south of Westside where Izzie devoted the next years of her life to raising her four children. Following Al’s retirement in 1987, they moved from the farm into town.

Al and Izzie enjoyed dances, card clubs, fishing, and spending time in Okoboji annually. They were able to travel and visit family in Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, and even went to Hawaii with Lawrence and Arlene for a vacation.

Izzie will forever be remembered for her large feasts on holidays and get-togethers. Homemade buns, popcorn balls, Christmas cookies, and Dentlinger pancakes were family favorites that have yet to be perfected by her family.

Izzie’s family is especially grateful for the Denison Care Center staff and St. Croix Hospice caregivers. Steady in her devout faith until her last breath, with rosary in hands, we take comfort knowing the gates of Heaven were wide open waiting for her arrival and sweet return to Al.

Survivors include her children: Betty (Ed) Welte of Auburn, NE, Jane (John) Lally of Denison, Lon (Susie Peterman) Dentlinger of Omaha, and Dale (Kathy) Dentlinger of Aurora, IL; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Joni Badding of Carroll, 1 great-great grandson, nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Izzie was preceded in death by her husband Al; her parents, her siblings: Clarence (Bertha) Lampe, Albert (Margaret) Lampe, Herman (Sally) Lampe, Joseph (Helen) Lampe, Dorothy (Hilbert) Meister, Marvin (Jeanette) Lampe, and Pauline Lampe; as well as her brothers-in law and sisters-in law; Elmer (Elaine) Dentlinger, Lawrence (Arlene) Dentlinger, Ruth (Andy) Schreck, Martha (Everett) Daniel, Clara (Elmer) Friedman, and Bob Badding, grandson: Chad Welte, great-grandson: Jonathan Welte, great-granddaughter: Sloane Wright, & Mary Beth Dentlinger.

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

So sorry to hear of your mother passing away. She lived a good life. May she rest in peace.

Bev Vonnahme – December 02 2024 at 2:26 PM

Betty, So sorry for your loss. I remember going to your farm for overnights in our much younger years. It was always fun. You and your family are in my prayers. Mary Mulholland

Mary Mulholland – December 02 2024 at 2:46 PM

Brooke, so sad to hear of your beautiful Grandmother's passing. Pass on our condolences to your family. God bless you all.

Laura Mann – December 03 2024 at 12:07 PM

Used to love going over to Al and Izzy’s farm and shoot hoops with Lon by the barn.

Bill Henkenius – December 03 2024 at 12:42 PM

Sincere sympathy to all of you. Thinking of Izzie brings a smile to my face. What a kind woman, and I loved eating apples at your house. They were always cold and crunchy. Wish I could be there to give hugs but am in Des Moines for Jim’s annual conference. Our sympathy. Rae & Jim

Rae Miller – December 05 2024 at 8:52 PM

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