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.

Joleen Brincks, age 56, of Carroll, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Johnson. Music will be by Barb McDermott and the Holy Spirit Choir. Lectors will be Amy Bacon, and Lisa Daniel-Way. Gift Bearers will be Stephanie, Amanda, and Ashley Brincks. Casket Bearers will be Jeff Daniel, David Bacon, Jason Irlmeier, Allen Irlmeier, Kenneth Irlmeier, and Jerry Brincks. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Friends may call after 3p.m. on Sunday at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll where there will be a Rosary prayed at 4 p.m., and a Christian Wake Service will be held at 6 p.m.

Visitation will resume at Holy Spirit Church at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, and continue until the time of the funeral mass.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family to be used for a later memorial designation.

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

Born on January 15, 1960 at Carroll, Iowa, Joleen was the daughter of Albert and Catherine (Williams) Irlmeier. She grew up near Manning, and graduated from Manning High School in 1979. Joleen later graduated from Iowa Central Community College in Ft. Dodge.

On July 9, 1988, Joleen was united in marriage to Darrell Brincks at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manning, Iowa. The couple made their home south of Carroll. Joleen was employed at Kmart in Carroll for 20 years, and was also employed at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll.

Joleen enjoyed baking, playing cards especially Euchre, fishing, going to the movies, and solving word scrambles. Most of all Joleen enjoyed the time she spent with her husband Darrell, and their three daughters. Joleen will be remembered for her deep devotion to her faith, and her fun-loving spirit. She was a member of Holy Spirit Church in Carroll.

Left to cherish Joleen’s life are her husband Darrell Brincks of Carroll, their daughters: Stephanie Brincks of Carroll, Amanda Brincks of Des Moines, and Ashley Brincks of Carroll; her siblings: Sharon (James) Daniel of Carroll, Vernon (Carol) Irlmeier of Manning, Shirley Heithoff of Carroll, Marlene Irlmeier of Manning, and Ronald (Donna) Irlmeier of Manning, her mother-in-law: Arlene Brincks of Carroll, her sister-in-law, Linda (Bill) Dutton of East Peru, Iowa, and her brother-in-law: Duane Brincks of Omaha, NE, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.

Joleen was preceded in death by her parents: Albert and Catherine Irlmeier, and her father-in-law: Joe H. Brincks.

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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AmySue Bacon – November 25 2016 at 11:42 AM

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Condolence Snacks was purchased for the family of Joleen Brincks.

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Comment #20982124 – November 27 2016 at 7:34 PM

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So sorry for your families Loss. Stephanie Brincks was my nurse at St. Anthony

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