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.

Jeanne Meyers, 71 of Carroll, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024 at St. Lawrence Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Peter Pham, assisted by Deacon Dave Prenger. Music will be by Kathy Halbur and Kathleen Macke. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Marie Meyers. Gift Bearers will be Curt and Kris Collison. Casket Bearers will be Steve Meyers, Mike Meyers, Chris Meyers, Tom Meyers, Mark Meyers and Jim O’Tool. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Visitation will be from 9-10:15 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at St. Lawrence Church, prior to the Funeral Mass.

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

Jean “Jeanne” Louise Meyers was born on April 23, 1952, to Dorothy Marie (Walden) and John Louis Meyers in Carroll, Iowa. In the early years of her life Jeanne attended Iowa School for the Deaf. Upon the opening of New Hope Village in Carroll in 1977, she became one of the first residents to make New Hope her home and resided there for over 45 years. She enjoyed many activities and formed deep friendships with her New Hope family throughout the years.

Jeanne had a wonderful sense of humor and always enjoyed giving and receiving teasing gestures and comments with family and friends. She had an incredible memory with a keen sense for detail. She enjoyed shopping and loved fun, colorful fashion. If you knew Jeanne, you understood that she had an enthusiasm for cats and thoroughly enjoyed caring for her cat “Zipper.” Jeanne persevered through countless challenges during her lifetime, teaching us much about life and love.

Jeanne is survived by sisters Patricia Mead of Collins, MO, and Kathy (Kevin) Kelley of Hobbs, NM; and by brothers Mark Meyers of Elkhorn, NE, and Steve (Joyce) Meyers of Elkhorn, NE; nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles; special friend, Jim O’Tool; many loving staff and dear friends in her New Hope family.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Meyers; sisters Peggy Meyers and Annie Meyers; brothers Michael Meyers and David Meyers.

The Meyers family would like to express our deep gratitude to all of the staff of New Hope Village who have given so much of themselves to surround Jeanne with tremendous care, kindness, love, and friendship. The family would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional love, care, and support provided by Dr. Josh Williams, the nurses, the social workers, and all the staff at St. Anthony’s Hospital. We are forever thankful for Fr. Patrick Behm’s visit to Jeanne in her final hours, and for giving her the beautiful gifts of the Anointing of the Sick and the Apostolic Pardon, as well as the visits by the Sisters who came to pray with us. Thank you to Kyle Atkinson and the staff of the Sharp Funeral Home for their kindness and the professional care they have given us.

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

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Mary Conley and family planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Jeanne Meyers.

Mary Conley and family – April 20 2024 at 10:55 AM

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Jim and Julie Hanusek and family purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Jeanne Meyers.

Jim and Julie Hanusek and family – April 24 2024 at 11:40 AM

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Willian J. Walden planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Jeanne Meyers.

Willian J. Walden – April 23 2024 at 6:02 PM

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Willian J. Walden purchased the Divine Peace Bouquet for the family of Jeanne Meyers.

Willian J. Walden – April 23 2024 at 6:02 PM

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The Ryder Cousins planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Jeanne Meyers.

The Ryder Cousins – April 22 2024 at 5:36 PM

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