Kim Handlos Wright

03/17/1966 –

09/04/2010

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.

Kim Handlos-Wright, age 44, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and formerly of the Carroll and Audubon communities died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 4, 2010, in Cedar Rapids.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at St. Lawrence Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Father Joe Dillinger. Lectors will be David Quandt and Daryl Quandt. Gift Bearers will be her daughters, Ashley Nicole Savala and Natashea Ann Savala and her sister, Beth Handlos. Eucharistic Ministers will be Kris Quandt, Debra Quandt, and Jan Handlos. Casket Bearers will be Brian Handlos, Kurt Handlos, Cory Handlos, Jacob Best, Jordan Best, and Ryan Handlos. Burial will be at the Carroll City Cemetery in Carroll.
The family will meet with friends beginning at 9 A.M. Wednesday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left at the funeral home or church in Kim’s name.
Kim was born on March 17, 1966, at Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Doris (Quandt) Handlos. Later that year her family moved to Audubon where she attended the Audubon Community Schools and graduated with the Class of 1984. She then attended Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs studying to be an interpreter for the deaf and was then employed as a deaf interpreter for the Ames School District. Kim moved to Cedar Rapids and attended Mount Mercy College and received a Human Resource Degree and was employed by Social Services in Cedar Rapids. Due to her deteriorating health she was unable to work the last few years. Kim liked the color purple and enjoyed keeping in touch with friends on the computer, watching movies, and spending time with her two daughters. However, while a young girl on the farm Kim did not enjoy picking up rocks in the field and walking beans.
Survivors include her two daughters, Ashley Nicole Savala of Cedar Rapids and Natashea Ann Savala of Iowa City; her parents, Lawrence and Doris Handlos of Audubon; a sister, Beth Handlos of Ames; brothers, Brian Handlos and wife Patricia of Audubon, Kurt Handlos of Audubon, and Cory Handlos and wife Wendy of Audubon; nieces and nephews, Alexis Fassino, Jacob and Jordan Best, and Skyler and Josie Handlos; and her grandmother, Pearl Quandt of Carroll.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Rosina Handlos and Harold Quandt; and by several aunts and uncles.

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

Lawrence, Doris and family: I was saddened to hear of Kim's passing. I have many fond memories of spending time with Kim. She will be missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Warm Regards, Mary Blohm Lilley

Mary Blohm Lilley – September 07 2010 at 7:05 PM

I have fond memories of Kim. Always with a smile and a laugh, she could brighten everyone's day with her positive outlook.Kim's passing was a shock to all. On behalf of the Class of 1984, we extend our deepest sympathy to the Handlos Family and keep them in our thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time.

Kathy Stone Carney – September 06 2010 at 12:39 PM

I went to school with Kim. She was a kind soul and had the best laugh. She will be missed, gone too soon. RIP Kim.

Jennie Sorensen – September 06 2010 at 5:37 PM

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends in this time of need.

Craig Feddersen – September 06 2010 at 10:07 PM

To the family of Kim, I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I graduated with Kim and we were pretty good friends. I remember her always having a smiling face and she had the ability to make us laugh. She was a wonderful and giving friend to have! Please know you have our sincere sympathy! Mike and Kari (Hinners) Schneider

Kari Schneider – September 07 2010 at 9:13 AM

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