Kathleen T. Lammers

01/17/1927 –

02/11/2012

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.

Kathleen Lammers, age 85, of Carroll, Iowa, died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Father Timothy Johnson. The family will receive friends beginning at 9 A.M. Saturday at Holy Spirit Church until the time of the funeral mass. Lectors will be grandchildren, Trevor Caughey and Kerry Cooper. Gift Bearers will be grandchildren, Kimberly Drake and Corrin Hale. Music will be by Barb McDermott and the Holy Spirit Choir with Kay’s grandchildren Corrin Hale and Jordan Hale as soloists. Honorary Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Jon Cooper, Tanner Caughey, Tyler Caughey, Taylor Caughey, Jordan Hale, and Kiley Hale. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
The Sharp Funeral Home of Carroll is in charge of funeral arrangements and online condolences may be left for Kay’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Kay was born on January 17, 1927, at Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Amelia (Heller) Mitchell. She graduated from St. Angela Academy and attended college in Kansas. On February 8, 1948, she was married to Bryce Hale with whom she had five children. Mr. Hale died in 1968. Kay married William Lammers on December 6, 1970, and they had one child. Mr. Lammers died in 1990. Kay lived most of her life in Carroll where she raised her family and was a homemaker. Kay enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing scrabble, reading, flowers, music, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her children, Shannon Cooper and her husband Chris of Milford, Sheila Hale of San Diego, California, Sherri Caughey and Ron of Carroll, and Kevin Hale and his wife Becky of Spirit Lake; ten grandchildren, Kimberly (Nicholas) Drake, Kerry Cooper, Jon (Melia) Cooper, Trevor (Jodi) Caughey, Tanner Caughey, Tyler Caughey, Taylor Caughey, Corrin Hale, Jordan Hale, and Kiley Hale; six great grandchildren, Drew Cooper, Spencer Cooper, Brooklyn Cooper, Zachary Drake, Sophie Kay Drake, and Camron Caughey; and by one sister, Geraldine Fitzsenry of Sacramento, California.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; two sons, Bruce Hale and Casey Lammers; two sisters, Lucille Roth and Mary Ellen Mitchell; and by four brothers, Edward Mitchell, Patrick Mitchell, John Mitchell, and Thomas Mitchell, Jr.

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

Kay and I have been very close for over 80 years. When we little my Mother dressed us alike. Some people thought we were twins. One time a new neighbor came running to my Mother and said “Do you have two little girls? This is the first time I saw them together. I always thought there was only one.” We did everything together, even when we were married. We made dresses alike for our daughters. One time when I lived in Des Moines, I had presents from Santa in my cedar chest and I forgot to lock it. When I went upstairs I discovered my two oldest girls were playing with the toys. I called Kay and we decided to exchange the toys with the ones she bought for her two girls. So we exchanged the toys by sending them on a Grey Hound Bus. Many times we talked about the time we exchanged Christmas gifts for our daughters. We never forgot to call each other on our birthday. I called her on January 17, her birthday, we had a good talk. There are so many things we shared; I’d have to write a book to include them all. I will always remain close to her in my prayers.

Geraldine Fitzsenry – February 18 2012 at 1:07 PM

Sorry we could not be there with you today. I remember when we moved back to Carroll, from California in 1961. Aunt Kay welcomed all of us into her home. It was a little crowded with all of us there, together. That would be Aunt Geri and the six kids she had at the time. When Grandma (Amelia Mitchel) called and she asked Aunt Kay “Did everyone have a place to sleep?” Aunt Kay said “Well, I did, until I had to get up and answer the phone.” Someone had taken her place on the sofa. I remember Aunt Kay telling me that story. Aunt Kay always has a great since of humor. I can still hear her laughter. Her door was always open to us growing up in Carroll. I remember the barbeques she would have, after a long day at the swimming pool. Sometimes in the cold winter, we would just stop by Aunt Kay’s home, just to warm up. I did get the chance to talk to Aunt Kay last month, on her birthday. My mom (Geri Fitzsenry) had called her and I happened to be home from work that day. She was very happy. She said, Shannon had come over, with a huge lunch for her, and a cake. I have so many beautiful memories of Aunt Kay, it is impossible to write them all. Aunt Kay was so special to all of us, in so many ways. We will miss her very much. Susan Fitzsenry

Susan Fitzsenry – February 18 2012 at 12:32 PM

“When the golden sun is setting and your mind from care is free. When others you are thinking, will you sometimes think of me,” Flutter with the Butterflies Kay. We will visit you in our hearts until we meet again in Heaven.

Bridget Fitzsenry – February 18 2012 at 11:21 AM

To Kay's family, Please know of my prayers for all of you at this time. I so enjoyed my visit with your Mom even though it was short. Treasure the memories. God's Peace, Chaplain Peg

Peg Scheidt-Chaplain – February 15 2012 at 6:37 PM

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