Marjorie “Margie” Hacker

04/28/1926 –
04/30/2020

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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.

Marjorie “Margie” Hacker, 94 of Halbur, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Swan Place in Carroll.

Private Family Funeral Services will be held at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 with Fr. Lynn Bruch officiating. Casket Bearers will be Margie’s grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery in Halbur.

A Live Stream Broadcast and recording of Margie’s service can be found by visiting the Sharp Funeral Home Carroll, Iowa YouTube Channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqd2eeRJk5RTdEJoEooUoAQ. An Icon on that page will be available by 10:55 a.m. Tuesday.

Those wishing to mail their memorial may direct it to: Margie Hacker Family c/o Sharp Funeral Home, 226 W. 8th Street, Carroll, IA 51401.

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

Marjorie Ann Hinners was born on April 28, 1926 on the family farm to Art and Loretta (Trecker) Hinners. She attended St Angela Academy graduating in 1943. She returned to the family farm helping with her younger siblings until her marriage to Raymond Hacker, September 22, 1948. Together they raised 5 children and had 72 wonderful years of marriage. Margie was a bookkeeper for several businesses in Halbur. She retired in 1989. Margie enjoyed baking, sewing, crocheting dishcloths, designing quilts, reading and golfing. Her main focus was family. She loved flowers and babies! She was a member of St Augustine Parish, Ladies Guild, RSVP and was an active volunteer in the Halbur community.

She is survived by her husband Raymond Hacker; her sons: P.J. Hacker, Norfolk, VA, and Ronald Hacker (Brenda Hardin), Ankeny; her daughters: Donna Noring (Larry Duarte), Aurora, Co, Sheri Leiting, Carroll, and Peggy Rodenborn (Butch), Twin Lakes; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; her brothers: Arden (Judy) Hinners, Carroll, Larry (Della) Hinners, Manning and Jack (Lois)Hinners, Halbur; her sisters-in-law: Lois Hinners, Carroll, Margaret Hinners, Manning, Helen Hinners, Halbur, her brother-in-law: Hank Darveaux, Pipestone, MN;
as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended relatives.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Loretta Hinners; her brothers: Don, Vernon and Dick Hinners; her sisters: Jeanette Eischeid and Dolores Darveaux.

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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Our sympathy to Ray and family on Marjorie’s passing. Carol and Wayne Eich

wayne eich – May 01 2020 at 5:22 PM

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Hacker family: Marjorie was a dear woman with a gently smile and kind spirit. She enjoyed so many community activities with Ray. She brought joy to Carroll County and will be missed by many. Peace to all of you. Wes & CJ Niles

CJ Niles – May 02 2020 at 2:56 PM

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To the Hacker Family, It was so sad to hear about the loss of your wife and mother. I wish her peace and happiness in Gods Country!

Larry Koenig – May 02 2020 at 9:49 PM

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Prayers and Sympathy to Ray and Family. Margie was a very special Lady. Enjoyed the Morning coffees in Halbur with Ray and Margie and Sunday Morning Breakfast at the Corner Station. So glad I had a great visit with Ray and Margie about 2 weeks ago. She is your Angel now in heaven and watching over you all. Bob and Audrey Behrens

Audrey Behrens – May 03 2020 at 5:27 PM

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My strongest memory of Aunt Margie was spending a week at the Hacker home with the cousins each summer. Aunt Margie was always in the kitchen and had fresh baked caramel rolls ready when we woke up. We got to help snap the beans from the garden as we all sat on the porch together. She was always smiling, always happy, and always looked the same....like she didn't age!

Michele Darveaux – May 05 2020 at 12:39 AM

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