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Thomas Moravec

Thomas John. Moravec, 76, of Marshalltown and formally of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Marshalltown Veterans Home Marshalltown, Iowa. A memorial services for Thomas John Moravac will be 11:00 am, Saturday December 27, 2025, at the Bethany Lutheran Church, 2712 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Visitation will be one-hour before services at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date at Friends Cemetery Iowa Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family of Thomas Moravec Memorial, c/o Linn’s Funeral Home 1521 Washington Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126.

Trent Schiebel

Trent Schiebel, 59, of Glenwood, IA, formerly of Liscomb, IA passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Glenwood. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Grace Church in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Inurnment will be at the Liscomb Cemetery following a luncheon at the church. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Shawn Kelley

Shawn Kelley, age 72, passed away December 5, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice here in Marshalltown. Per his wishes, there will be no visitation or services. His wish to be cremated has been entrusted to the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home.

Jorell (Frohwein) Handorf

Jorell (“J.J.”) Joseph (Frohwein) Handorf, 23, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on November 27, 2025, in his hometown. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend, whose radiance touched the lives of many during his brief, yet impactful, journey. The visitation for Jorell Joseph Frohwein Handorf will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, followed by a funeral service at 1:30 PM, both at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home located at 1209 Iowa Avenue W, Marshalltown, IA 50158. He will be laid to rest at the Center School Cemetery near Marshalltown ...

Todd Johnson

Todd M. Johnson, 51, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown surrounded by his loving family. Per Todd and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. This will be followed by a memorial service from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location. Pastor Gregg Davison will be officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. ...

John L. Tompkins Jr.

John Lee Tompkins Jr., known affectionately as "Duke," passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and strength. He was a devoted father to John “Travis” Tompkins III., Natasha Gaydos and Lachelle Tompkins, and a proud grandfather of nine. Per Duke and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of John and his family. For additional ...