Marrie L. Sullivan

10/11/1940 –

03/14/2014

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.

Marrie Sullivan, 73 of Carroll, died Friday morning, March 14, 2014 at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Fr. Timothy Johnson. Music will be by Barb McDermott, Holy Spirit Choir with John Wagner as soloist. Lector for the funeral mass will be Art Reiff. Gift Bearers will be Marrie’s grandchildren. Eucharistic Minister will be Marty Riesberg. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.

Marrie’s family will receive friends after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll where there will be a rosary at 5 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. The family will also greet friends and family beginning at 9:30 a.m on Wednesday at the church until 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 Marrie’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Born on October 11, 1940 at Carroll, Iowa, Marrie was the daughter of Louis and Florence (Schirck) Reiff. She was baptized at confirmed at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and graduated from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School.

Marrie worked as a waitress in her younger years and then worked at General Electric, Sernetts, and Fareway, where she worked for 20 years until her retirement in 2010. She enjoyed her card clubs, yard work, nature, and walking around Swan Lake. Marrie was also active in the funeral choir at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. She loved socializing with her friends and family and spending time with her grandchildren.

Marrie is survived by her children: Patty Foster and husband Scot of Ogden, Pam Sullivan of Boone, Penny Sullivan of Omaha, NE, Peggy Klocksiem and husband Roger of Glidden, and Paula Riesberg and her husband Marty of Maryland; her grandchildren: David, Cody, Zach, Kristin, Jimmy, Trevor, Wyatt, Andrew, and Benjamin; and her great-grandchild, Owen; her siblings: Art Reiff of Mt. Carmel, Della Reiff of Carroll, and Jean (Clifford) Eischeid of Carroll; her sister-in-law: Ella Mae Reiff of Carroll; as well as other extended relatives and many friends.

Marrie was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Alvin Reiff; and her sister-in-law, Sally Reiff.

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

To Marrie's family we would like to extend our deepest sympathies. Marrie worked with both my husband and I at Fareway for many years. I always enjoyed working with her, we worked many nights together closing the store. Marrie had such a positive attitude and was a joy to work with! We pray for comfort for her children knowing she is in a much better place. God Bless all of you! We will miss seeing her!

Trish and Ryan Tigges – March 16 2014 at 9:40 PM

Sullivan kids, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you and your families. It's hard to believe we have reached a point in our life where we are burying our parents. I have many memories of your mother and her house around the corner. I would think of her everytime I drove by it. I know you will miss her and you can take comfort in knowing she is in a better place. Sorry I will miss seeing all of you. Robyn (Moore) Leon

Robyn (Moore) Leon – March 18 2014 at 12:47 PM

So sorry to hear about Marrie, I planned on coming to the visitation, but I am not feeling well today. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Deb Heithoff

Deb Heithoff – March 18 2014 at 5:02 PM

To the family of Marrie Sullivan: On behalf of my mother, Dorothy Schachtner, she wishes to express her sincere sympathies to each of you. My mother used to play cards with Marrie and Rita Reicks from time to time. I remember that Marrie always greeted her in Fareway with a smile and kind words. May Jesus surround you with His love and comfort during this difficult time. And may your memories of your wonderful mother always remain in your hearts. Kind regards, Janet Schachtner Raatikka

Janet Raatikka – March 27 2014 at 3:53 PM

I'm sorry to read about your loved one, my condolences to the family of Marrie Sullivan. Please notice this wonderful promise made by God at Revelation21:3&4 there it says God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, Death will be no more nor mourning nor outcry o pain be anymore. All these things wwill be gone. Isaiah 25:8 says Death will be swallow up forever. Again my sincere condolences goes out to the family and friends.

Teri Morgan – June 29 2014 at 5:37 PM

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