Zieren Funeral Home

01/03/2026

🕊️ Raymond "Butch" Merian, Jr. 🕊️

Prayers of peace and comfort are with the family and friends of Raymond "Butch" Merian, Jr. Butch passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home in Breese.

To view Mr. Merian's service and obituary information, please visit his memorial page at the link below.
https://www.zierenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/raymond-merian-jr

Eternal rest grant unto Butch, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace, Amen. 🕊️

Butch was born on July 5th, 1946 and passed away on January 2nd, 2026 at the age of 79

01/03/2026

🕊️ Janis Williams, 1948 + 2025 🕊️

With sadness, we share the obituary of Janis Williams. Janis passed away on December 31, 2025, at 77 years of age.

To view her obituary or to send condolences or gifts to her family, please visit our website at https://zierenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/janis-williams-2025.

Our prayers are with the family and friends of Janis at this difficult time. May her soul rest in eternal peace in heaven...Amen. 🕊️

Janis was born on January 21st, 1948 and passed away on December 31st, 2025 at the age of 77

12/30/2025

It's that time of year already...2026 calendars are in!
Swing by Zieren Funeral Home and pick one up while they last, or send us a message and we'll drop one off. We look forward to visiting with you! Here's to a happy and healthy 2026!

12/30/2025

Skip the cooking and support a great cause! 🍽️
Join Dining for a Playground every Tuesday in January and help Carlyle Grade School build a new playground. Be sure to mention CGS when you dine out!

12/26/2025

With sadness, we announce the passing of Mark R. Koehler. Mark passed away on December 25, 2025, at 65 years of age.

To view Mr. Koehler's obituary and service information, please visit his memorial page here: https://www.zierenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/mark-koehler

Farewell, Mark. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and welcome you into his eternal Kingdom in Heaven. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen.

Mark was born on July 30th, 1960 and passed away on December 25th, 2025 at the age of 65

12/16/2025

With sadness, we share the passing of Eugene Twenhafel. Eugene was a lifelong farmer who took great pride in his farm, his family, his church and community.

Please keep Eugene’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. To read his full obituary and view service details, visit his memorial page here: https://www.zierenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/eugene-twenhafel

Eternal rest grant unto Eugene, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace...Amen.

Eugene was born on January 6th, 1925 and passed away on December 14th, 2025 at the age of 100

12/05/2025

Come check out our Christmas tree at the Messiah Lutheran Preschool and In Christ's Care Latchkey Festival of Trees! Here's a hint....
The forest will be open this weekend and next weekend!

12/02/2025

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Robert L. Sainz 🕊️

With sadness, we share the passing of Robert L. Sainz. Mr. Sainz died at his home in Carlyle on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was 75 years of age.

To view Robert's obituary and memorial service information please visit his memorial page at this link: https://www.zierenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-sainz

A Teacher's Prayer
Lord, let me be just what they need. If they need someone to trust, let me be trustworthy. If they need sympathy, let me sympathize. If they need love, let me love, in full measure.
Let me not anger easily, Lord but let me be just. Permit my justice to be tempered in your mercy. When I stand before them, Lord, let me look strong and good and honest and loving. And let me be as strong and good and honest and loving as I look to them. Help me to counsel the anxious, crack the covering of the shy, temper the rambunctious with a gentle attitude. Permit me to teach only the truth. Help me to inspire them so that learning will not cease at the classroom door. Let the lessons they learn make their lives fruitful and happy. And, Lord, let me bring them to You. Teach them through me to love You. Finally, permit me to learn the lessons they teach. Amen.

Robert was born on November 3rd, 1950 and passed away on December 1st, 2025 at the age of 75

11/30/2025

11/29/2025

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Ronald Skiff, Jr. 🕊️

Our prayers are with the family and friends of Ronald Skiff, Jr. Ron passed away on November 28, 2025, at 50 years of age.

To view Ron's obituary and service information, please visit his memorial page here: https://www.zierenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/ronald-skiff-jr

"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand."

Ron was born on March 3rd, 1975 and passed away on November 28th, 2025 at the age of 50

11/29/2025

We had a great time at the Christmas in Carlyle kickoff parade! Happy holidays from Clark and Ellen Griswold, Cousin Eddie, and Aunt Bethany!

11/25/2025

Prayers of peace and comfort are with the family and friends of Robert W. Davis. Mr. Davis passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 50 years of age.

To view Robert's obituary and service information, please visit his memorial page here: https://www.zierenfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-davis-nov-21-2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Davis family at this difficult time. May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Amen.

Robert was born on December 30th, 1974 and passed away on November 21st, 2025 at the age of 50