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.

Mark Steinkamp, age 66, of Carroll, died Friday, December 1, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The celebrant will be Fr. Kevin Richter. Music will be by Mary Blinn and Julie Steinkamp. Cross Bearer will be Levi Steinkamp. Lector will be Neil Steinkamp. Gift Bearers will be Michelle Mohr, Ben Steinkamp, Jaime Steinkamp, and Anne Delaney. Eucharistic Ministers will be Orlin Steinkamp, and Neil Steinkamp. The Carroll American Legion will form an honor guard for the funeral mass.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, where there will be a Rosary prayed at 5 p.m., and a Christian Wake Service will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Visitation will resume 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at Holy Spirit Church and continue until the time of the funeral mass.

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

Born on April 18, 1951 at Carroll, Iowa, Mark, was the son of Lawrence and Estella (Reising) Steinkamp. He grew up northwest of Breda, and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1969. After graduation Mark proudly served his country by joining the Army National Guard.

On June 1, 1973 Mark was united in marriage to Renee Sporrer at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Carroll. The couple made their home northwest of Breda where Mark farmed until 1996. In 1996 Mark, and Renee moved to the Carroll community. After moving to Carroll, Mark worked for Farner Bocken, and Pella Corporation. Mark then drove truck for Mid-Continent, a position he held for 17 years.

Mark enjoyed farming, and driving truck. He also enjoyed playing cards with his card club, watching sports, and playing with his grandkids. Most of all Mark enjoyed the time he spent with his family, and the love of his life, Renee. Mark was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll.

Left to celebrate Mark’s life is his wife Renee Steinkamp of Carroll; his children: Michelle (Richard) Mohr of Carroll, Ben (fiancé Tammy Humlicek) Steinkamp of Halbur, Jaime Steinkamp of Prole, and Anne (Eric) Delaney of DeSoto; grandchildren: Lexi Steinkamp, David Steinkamp, Jack Gordon, Haley Steinkamp, Carter Mohr, Molly Mohr, and Collin Delaney; siblings: Leon (Dorothy) Steinkamp of Grand Meadow, MN, LuVerne Steinkamp of Taopi, MN, Neil (Marie) Steinkamp of Lake View, Everett Dean (Mary) Steinkamp of Lee’s Summit, MO, Orlin (Myra) Steinkamp of Wall Lake, Denny (Vivian) Steinkamp of Des Moines, a sister-in-law: Millie Steinkamp of Wall Lake; his parents-in-law: Duane and Vera Sporrer of Carroll, his sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law: Rhonda (Don) Reinhart of Guthrie Center, Vicki (Ron) Lengeling of Carroll, Jim Sporrer of Des Moines, Roxane (Bill C.) Reed of Des Moines, Lisa (Rich) Schenkelberg of Carroll, and Jodi (Tony) Bellizzi of Norwalk, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Ambrose Steinkamp, Linda (Joe) Klein, Tim Steinkamp, and a sister-in-law: Alice Steinkamp.

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.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Bernard T. Meiners, please visit our Sympathy Store.

Tribute Wall

icon-quote
Lit a candle in memory of Mark Steinkamp

Janie Duncan – December 04 2017 at 8:40 AM

icon-quote
Uncle Mark was always smiling. He will be missed. Sending lots of prayers 🙏

Nancy Steinkamp – December 07 2017 at 9:47 PM

icon-quote
You will be missed Uncle Mark. We will keep your family and your brothers in our prayers. Brenda Siefken and family

Brenda Siefken – December 05 2017 at 10:38 PM

icon-quote
Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of Mark Steinkamp.

Comment #23774480 – December 05 2017 at 8:05 PM

icon-quote
Small Garden Dish was purchased for the family of Mark Steinkamp.

Comment #23771973 – December 05 2017 at 1:22 PM

Send a Personalized Message: