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.

Lynne Brincks, 81 of Carroll, died Friday, June 14, 2024 at Rolling Meadows Senior Living in Carroll.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024 at St. Lawrence Church – St. John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Merlin Schrad. Music will be by Kathy Halbur. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Matt Brincks. Gift Bearers will be Sarah Brincks, Julia Brincks, Caroline Brincks, and Abby Schultes. Casket Bearers will be Matt Brincks, Sam Brincks, Nick Schultes, Ben Brincks, Spencer Davis, Cody Wenck, and Neil Baumhover. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a rosary at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 9-9:45 a.m. on Saturday at St. Lawrence Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for Kuemper Catholic Schools Foundation.

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

Lynne Ann (Boes) Brincks, born on December 8, 1942, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 14, 2024. Lynne was the second of nine children born to Leonard and Nina (Booth) Boes of Breda, Iowa. She was raised on their family farm and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School. Lynne was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother Tom (Karen), and sisters Kathleen (Ted Underberg), Rhonda and Diane (Bill Rouff); the last two of which passed very recently. They must now be enjoying their reunion in heaven. She is survived by her brothers John (Carol), Kevin (Diane), Bryan (Delynn) and Keith (Kelly). Lynne was also preceded in death by Larry’s siblings, Bert Brincks, Kate Broich, Elsie Eischeid, Clete Brincks, Helen Tiefenthaler, Bonnie Anthofer, Juilette Behrens and Ray Brincks. She is survived by Larry’s siblings, Louise Clark, Marvin Brincks and Dennis Brincks.

Lynne was married to Lawrence Peter “Sparky” Brincks of Willey, Iowa for over sixty years. Together, they built a feed and fertilizer business in Auburn, IA and ran a farm and feeder cattle operation south of Carroll, IA. They raised four loving sons in their family home in Carroll: Lon, wife Sherri (Lahr) of Overland Park, KS; Michael, wife Anne (Comisky) of Kansas City, MO; Rick, wife Jodi (Nieland) of Carroll, IA, and Kirk of Minneapolis, MN.

Lynne was a woman of incredible work ethic, balancing the management of a growing family farm while raising her four boys (or five, if you count Sparky). She was well-loved in her community as a dedicated assistant manager of the Casey’s General Store in Carroll, a nurturing mentor at EVIT beauty school in Chandler, AZ, and a faithful member of her church. Lynne’s warm smiles, genuine laughter and inclusive nature were some of her greatest gifts to those around her. Though she was also a voracious reader and lifelong learner, Lynne found her greatest joy in spending time with her children, their families, and many friends.

Lynne and Larry retired to Chandler, AZ in 1991 and thoroughly enjoyed their time in the sun. It was there that an entirely new community got to know and love the couple. They also enjoyed a second residence in Lake View, Iowa for several years – but ultimately returned to Carroll, which they always considered home.

Lynne was an unconditionally loving and patient mother to her sons, celebrating all of their scholastic accomplishments and cheering on their many athletic endeavors. She also endured a few shenanigans from her boys and their friends. Some would call her a saint. Lynne was a wonderful mother-in-law to her sons’ wives, and fun-loving grandmother and great grandmother to her seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memories of Lynne have been pouring in from siblings, nieces and nephews, friends of her sons, and the community. All lucky enough to know Lynne remember her for her infectious laughter, kindness and loving nature. Lynne will be greatly missed but forever held closely in all of our hearts.

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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Bill Nolin, Tom Rozycki & The Aligned Investors Team purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Lynne Brincks.

Bill Nolin, Tom Rozycki & The Aligned Investors Team – June 18 2024 at 3:59 PM

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We just learned of Lynne's passing, and wanted to offer our sympathy to Larry and family. We were so sorry to hear you all lost her. We so enjoyed meeting Lynne and Sparky when we still spent our winters in Arizona-we had many good times with them at Zips Carroll get togethers. What a fun lovely person she was. Our sympathy and prayers, Jerry&MAry Lou Eckerman

mary lou eckerman – June 30 2024 at 10:33 AM

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Thinking of all of LynneAnn’s family as you grieve the loss of your Wife, Mother, Grandmother and another Sister. So many memories of times spent growing up with the Boes kids! RIP Lynne Ann!

Carol Boes Stark – June 21 2024 at 10:32 PM

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EPA Region 7 ORA-IO purchased the Arrive in Style for the family of Lynne Brincks.

EPA Region 7 ORA-IO – June 21 2024 at 3:08 PM

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Kerry J. planted a grove of 3 Memorial Trees in honor of Lynne Brincks.

Kerry J. – June 21 2024 at 11:57 AM

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