Luanne C. (Hinners) Moeller, 90, of Carroll, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Lawrence Church – John Paul II Parish in Carroll. The Celebrant will be Father Patrick Behm. Music will be provided by Kathy Halbur and Jane Heithoff. The Lectors are Melissa Malvasio and Peter Youngren. The Gift Bearers will be Abbey Youngren, Grace Youngren and Phoebe Moeller. Eucharistic Minister will be Natalie Bruner. Casket Bearers are Kris Heinrichs, Kurt Heinrichs, Austin Frank, Tim Moeller, Mike Moeller and Dave Moeller. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll.
A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the church prior to the Mass.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Luanne’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Luanne, daughter of Victor Joseph and Viola (Sieve) Hinners, was born on September 9, 1935, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, in Carroll. She graduated from St. Angela Academy in 1953.
Immediately following high school, Luanne first worked for the power company. While her children were young, Luanne worked at St Anthony Hospital as ward secretary. She then worked for Iowa Public Service/Mid-American Energy for 30 years from which she retired at the age of 62. The following year, she went back to work for another 11 years as ward secretary at St. Anthony Nursing Home.
On January 3, 1959, Luanne married Barry J. Moeller, of Denison, IA. Three children, Steve, Scott and Renee, were born to this union.
Luanne enjoyed her 3 grandchildren, her cookies and candy, visits from friends and family, and collecting a thing or two. She loved to sit on her front deck and watch the walkers, joggers, golfers, and sunsets over the Carroll golf course across the street from her house.
Luanne was a very caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. She had a beautiful smile for everyone.
Luanne believed in God, family and traditions, working hard and was a great role model, instilling confidence and independence. She was loved by many.
Luanne was preceded in death by her husband Barry who passed away April 17, 2009; sisters Joleen (Hinners) Heinrich and Lois M. (Hinners) Malvasio; a brother Daryl Hinners; and nephews Mitchell Hinners and Mark Heinrichs.
She is survived by her three children: Steve (Kate) of St. Michael, MN; Scott of Fort Dodge, IA; and Renee of Carroll, IA; three grandchildren: Abbey Youngren, of Manning, IA; Grace Youngren (Austin Frank) of Manning, IA; and Phoebe Moeller, St. Michel, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
