Thomas Michael Kelly

Thomas Michael Kelly

Iowa City

Thomas Michael Kelly, age 75, of Iowa City, Iowa, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Iowa City.

A Memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the family will be present to receive friends. Military Honors will be accorded by Washington American Legion Post 29. A general memorial has been established. Online condolences may be sent for Thomas’ family at www.jonesfh.com.

Thomas was born August 16, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Scholbe) McGinnis. Following his adoption he was raised by Michael and Phyllis (Wallace) Kelly. He attended school in St. Louis, Missouri.

Thomas served honorably in the United States Marines. He was one of the founding members of the Vets helping Vets organization. He was an over the road truck driver, installed cable TV’s, and enjoyed painting.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Scott) Entsminger of Centerville, Iowa; son, Devin Kelly of Iowa City, Iowa; several adopted children; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings, Donna Maul of Fairview Heights, Missouri; Eddie Scholbe of Arnold, Missouri; Joe McGinnis of Missouri; Tim (Matthew) Schriedel of St. Louis, Missouri; Kim (Rudy) Padilla of South St. Louis, Missouri; Laura (Daniel) Pendley of Granite City, Missouri.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur McGinnis, Dorothy Mohr; his adopted parents, Michael and Phyllis Kelly; sister, Teresa Terry; and in-laws, Verlin Maul, Charlotte McGinnis and Georgian Scholbe.