Louise Mikkelsen

03/06/1940 –

04/30/2019

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.

Louise Mikkelsen, age 79, of Carroll, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. John Paul II Parish- Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Music will be by Dr. Franklyn Busby, Pastoral Musician, and the Holy Spirit Resurrection Choir. Lectors will be Steve Mikkelsen, Mark Mikkelsen, and Scott Mikkelsen. Gift Bearers will be Summer Mikkelsen, Aliyah Mikkelsen, and Alec Mikkelsen. Eucharistic Ministers will be Steve Mikkelsen, and Vince and Lenora Gross. Casket Bearers will be Adam Mikkelsen, Brittney Mikkelsen, Lance Mikkelsen, Julia Mikkelsen, Dylan DeMey, Aaron Haubrich, Marissa Haubrich, and Emily Haubrich. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 4 p.m. on Friday where there will be a Rosary prayed at 5 p.m., and a Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:30p.m.
The casket will be moved to Holy Spirit Church on Saturday morning where visitation will resume from 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for Louise’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Louise, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Janning) Gross was born on March 6, 1940 in Carroll, Iowa. She grew up west of Carroll, and graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School. After her formal education Louise worked as a secretary for what is now known as Farner-Bocken Company.
On April 15, 1961 Louise was united in marriage to Don Mikkelsen at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Maple River. The couple made their home near Dedham, where Louise was a devoted homemaker, and also assisted with the farming operation. The couple retired to the Carroll community in 2009.
Louise enjoyed quilting, bird-watching, shopping, traveling, gardening, and watching many softball games. Most of all Louise enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her children, and grandchildren. Louise had a deep devotion to her faith, and the Blessed Mother, praying the Rosary frequently. She was a former member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Dedham, and current member of St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll.
Left to cherish Louise’s memory is her husband of 58 years, Don Mikkelsen of Carroll; daughters: Jane (Mark) DeMey of Carroll, and Kay Lynn Haubrich of Carroll; sons: Steve (Mary) Mikkelsen of Dedham, Mark (Laurie) Mikkelsen of Dedham, and Scott (Brook) Mikkelsen of Halbur; eleven grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Her siblings: Vince (Lenora) Gross of Carroll, Bernice Drees of Mapleton, Joey (Diane) Gross of Carroll, Cecilia (Mike) Simpson of Cedar Rapids, Dolores (Leroy) Boes of Carroll, Ben (Vickie) Gross of Breda, Aggie (Denny) Grossman of Glidden, and Joleen (Dave) Sander of Carroll; sister-in-law: Norma Gross of Carroll; and brother-in-law: Andrew Kirsch of Carroll; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, her son-in-law: Russell Haubrich; siblings: Walter Gross, and Mary Ann Kirsch; brother-in-law: Dick Drees, and sisters-in-law, Carol Gross, and Joan Mikkelsen.

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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To The Family Of Louise Mikkelsen!! You Have Our Deepest Sympathy In The Passing Of Louise!! She Was A Precious Lady And Will Be Sadly Missed!! Doc & Alva Sikkema

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