Martina “Tina” Irlbeck Van Dyke

01/18/1922 –

03/26/2014

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.

Martina “Tina” Irlbeck Van Dyke, 92 of Carroll, and formerly of Dedham and Nebraska, died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Carroll Health Center Nursing Home.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham. The Celebrant will be Fr. Andrew Hoffmann, assisted by Deacon Louis Meiners. Music for the funeral mass will be by Cindy Bauer and the St. Joseph’s Choir. Lector will be Jeff Irlbeck. Gift Bearers will be Anne Heithoff and Nadine Lengeling. Eucharistic Ministers will be Jackie Reineke and Jan Eich. Casket Bearers will be: Jeff Irlbeck, Tim Irlbeck, Mike Dermody, Chris Irlbeck, Jessica Dermody, and Allyson Irlbeck. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Dedham.

Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 3:30 p.m. on Friday where there will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a Christian Wake Service at 6 p.m.

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

Born on January 18, 1922 at rural Dedham, Iowa, Martina was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Brauchman) Tigges. She attended St. Joseph’s School in Dedham and was later united in marriage to Adalbert “Tubby” Irlbeck at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on April 22, 1941. The couple, referred to as Tubby and Tina, lived on a farm south of Dedham until Tubby’s passing in November of 1970.

On February 12, 1972, Tina married Norbert Van Dyke at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. Norbert and Tina lived in Nebraska for several years before returning to Carroll and also lived in the Glidden area. In 2002, the couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. Norbert passed away in 2004.

Tina enjoyed painting nature scenes, playing the harmonica, dancing, singing, bowling, many kinds of crafts, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children: Lora Irlbeck (Nugent) Jackson of Lacy, WA, Jean Irlbeck of Lacy, WA, and Ric (Julie) Irlbeck of Suffolk, VA; her step-children: Kathy (Jeff) Wagner of NE, Deb (Mike) Clausen of NE, Steve Van Dyke of CA, Gerry (Karol) Van Dyke of NE, Judy Stewart of NE, Don (Mari) Van Dyke of SC, Jeanne (Bob) Kapels of NE, Bob Van Dyke of TX, Bill (Jean) Van Dyke of NE, and Janet (Mel) Arnott of NV; her devoted grandchildren: Tim (Jen) Irlbeck, Mike Dermody, Sarah (Jared) Williams, Chris (Jen) Irlbeck, and Jeff Irlbeck; 23 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; her siblings: Alma Klocke of Templeton, Ed Tigges of Carroll, Joe (Freda) Tigges of Dedham, and Don (Marlene) Tigges of Carroll; as well as other extended relatives.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Tubby and Norbert; her daughter Connie; her brothers: Arthur, Leonard, and Allie Tigges; and a sister in infancy.

Memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

We'll miss you, Tina. Sam always enjoyed spending time with you when we'd pass through Carroll on trips. J.D. Stewart

J.D. Stewart – March 27 2014 at 10:00 AM

To Tina's family: You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. It is never easy to lose a parent. It leaves a big void in a family. Tina is in a much better place now. Bob & Jeanne Kapels & family.

Jeanne Kapels – March 27 2014 at 10:42 AM

Prayers and condolences to Tina's family and friends. Holidays and family gatherings were always so much more special when Tina and Norbert were there. She will be missed. Brian Stewart

Brian Stewart – March 27 2014 at 10:54 AM

Tina will always be forever remembered and forever missed. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Gerry & Karol Van Dyke

Gerry Van Dyke – March 28 2014 at 8:07 AM

Tina was a special person that always had a smile on her face and a special person that we are glad we had the chance to know. Your family will be in our prayers during this time of loss. Tina was an Aunt to me when she married my Uncle Norbet. She is at peace now. All our sympathies Alana Berlin & Doris Van Dyke

Alana Berlin – March 28 2014 at 2:54 PM

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