Timothy J. Lyons

Timothy J. Lyons obituary, Dubuque, IA

Timothy J. Lyons

Timothy Lyons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Behr's Funeral Home on Dec. 4, 2025.
Timothy J. "Tim" Lyons, age 57, of Dubuque, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital. To celebrate Tim's life private family services were held. Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main Street is assisting the family.
Tim was born on January 17, 1968, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Dale and Dixie (Carner) Lyons.
Tim attended Prescott Elementary School, Dubuque Senior High School and graduated from Waterloo High School. He had many hobbies including collecting baseball cards, shooting pool, playing cards, fishing and looking for bargains at the thrift store.
Those left to cherish Tim's memory include
his siblings,
Jean (Dan) Allen, Dubuque, IA,
Reva Lyons, Waterloo, IA,
Eric Lyons, Dubuque, IA,
Dale Lyons Jr., Dubuque, IA
and Steve Lyons, Dubuque, IA;
and several nieces and nephews.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents.
Tim's family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital for their kindness and compassionate care.
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