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.

Myron Heithoff, 69 of Carroll, died Sunday, May 12, 2024 at The University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 20, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Willey. The Celebrant will be Fr. Merlin Schrad. Concelebrants will be Fr. Craig Collison and Fr. Terry Roder. Deacon Alan Loew will assist with the Funeral Mass. Mass Servers will be Brody Gunderson, Ben Heithoff, and Hazel Clausen. Prelude music will be by Gabe Clausen and All Strings Attached. Music for the Funeral Mass will be by Shelly Schreck and the St. Mary’s Choir. Lectors for the Funeral Mass will be Angie Palmer, Joel Schultes and Jim Heithoff. Gift Bearers will be Jane, Tom, Ni, Dan, Stevi, Stella, and Josephine Heithoff. Eucharistic Ministers will be Eugene Handlos and Kim Handlos. Casket Bearers will be Duane Handlos, Dan Handlos, Tom Schoeppner, Randy Schultes, Steve Gengler, Mike Boes, Charlie Freml, and Brian Heithoff. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Willey.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a rosary at 5 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Monday in the St. Mary’s Parish Hall prior to the Funeral Mass.

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 Myron’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Myron, the son of Marvin and Esther (Schaeuble) Heithoff, was born on June 15, 1954, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up on a farm with his 7 brothers and sisters outside of Willey and graduated from Kuemper High School in 1972. He graduated from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City in 1976 with a degree in accounting. On October 8th, 1977, he was united in marriage to Jane Busche at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll, Iowa. They made their home a few miles south of Carroll and raised their two boys, Daniel and Thomas.
Myron worked for the RVEC in Glidden, Iowa and served as their CFO for 39 years. He had a passion for farming and gardening. He loved Slow Pitch softball and was elected to the Carroll County Softball Hall of Fame in 2001 and he was the manager of the Willey Giants slow pitch team and loved playing the game as well. He coached his sons for many years in baseball, basketball and football. He also loved spending time with his family and was a proud Father and Grandpa.

Myron is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jane; his sons Daniel (Stevi) Heithoff and their two daughters, Stella and Josephine, and Thomas Heithoff and his fiancé Niesha Pedelty. His siblings include: David (Marcia) Heithoff of Harrison, AR, Denis (Laurel Jean) Heithoff of Willey, IA, Jerry Heithoff of Waukee, IA, Mary Jane Heithoff of Omaha, NE, Morrie (Pat) Heithoff of Manning, IA, Louise Dalrymple of Omaha, NE, Julie Heithoff of Omaha, NE; his sisters-in-law: Georgia Bizal of St. Joseph, MO, Joyce (Dr. CB) Chastain of Columbia, MO; his brother-in-law James Busche of Columbia, MO, and many nieces, nephews and other extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Marvin Heithoff; his mother Esther (Schaeuble)Heithoff, brother; Allan Heithoff, father-in-law; George Busche, mother-in-law Elayne (Montgomery) Busche, and brother-in-law; Mike Dalrymple.

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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Great man. Shared lots of softball memories. He will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers to Jane and the family members.

Randy Grossman – May 14 2024 at 11:09 AM

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So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Leon and Cathy Williams – May 20 2024 at 8:25 AM

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My deepest sympathy to you Jane,Dan and Tom and all of Myron’s brothers and sisters .

Delores Schaeuble – May 19 2024 at 8:04 AM

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Dear Jane and family; I'm so sorry for your loss....there just aren't words. I especially remember Myron's smile, with my prayers Mark Collison

Mark Collison – May 18 2024 at 6:37 PM

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Dear Jane and extended family…. Sending much love and prayers for your loss from Tucson Az…. Myron was such a special individual but know his laugh love and spirit will be felt wherever his soul travels. Much love Doug Lyons

Doug Lyons – May 16 2024 at 1:55 AM

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