Our History
F .L. "Barney" Sharp began the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll in 1940 when he moved from Sioux City, Iowa, and purchased a Victorian styled home at the corner of 8th and Carroll Streets in Carroll. That home was demolished in 1959 and the current Sharp Funeral Home was built. Thomas Schapman of Carroll joined the firm in June 1965 and Donald Masching of Carroll joined the firm in June 1966. The Sharp Funeral Home at Breda was built in 1966. Kyle Atkinson, a native of Sheffield, Iowa, joined the Sharp Funeral Home in February 2008. In 2010 Kyle purchased the funeral homes. In 2019, Kyle purchased the Ohde-Twit Funeral Home in Carroll. That facility was closed and the extensive remodel was done to the Sharp Funeral Home to better serve all of our client families. The Sharp Funeral Home proudly serves the families of Carroll and the entire surrounding communities with dignity and respect for their loved ones.
When a death occurs away from home and you would like to have a service here, please contact our staff and we will make the necessary arrangements to bring your loved one back to our funeral home.
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Kyle J. Atkinson Funeral Director / Owner
Kyle is a native of Sheffield, Iowa where he graduated with the Class of 2000 from SCMT High School. He attended Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and was a member of the Mens Golf Team. He received a Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, graduating with honors and received the James Lyerly Business Management Award. Kyle served his internship with Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels in Mason City, Iowa and was licensed in January 2008. Kyle has served on numerous committees in various capacities as well as supporting many local groups and organizations. Kyle lives in Carroll and has two daughters, Lakelyn and Lennon.
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Burke Johnson Funeral Director
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Krissi Auen Director of Office Operations - Preplanning Specialist
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Ron Hannasch Funeral Assistant
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Thomas Louis Funeral Assistant
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Rick Boes Funeral Assistant
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Annette Haberl Funeral Assistant
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Donald F. Masching Funeral Assistant
Donald Masching attended the University of Minnesota and Graduated in 1967 with an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. Don served his internship with Sharp Funeral Home, receiving his Funeral Director license in 1968. Don was married to Barbara Sharp who passed away in November of 2018.
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Jim Higgins In Loving Memory - October 4, 1949 - August 29, 2020
