Tim O'Malley

Timothy “Tim” R. O’Malley, 74, of Lansing, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Lansing. Per Tim’s wishes, he will be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at TJ Hunters Banquet Hall at 377 Main Street, Lansing on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Memorials may be directed to the family at P.O. Box 655, Lansing, IA 52151. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home in Lansing is assisting the family.

Timothy Raymond O’Malley was born June 27, 1951, in Davenport, IA, to Dennis and Kathleen (Spinner) O’Malley. He graduated from St. George High School in 1969. He was a member of the US Army, serving in Vietnam. Tim was also a member of the VFW Post 5981 in Lansing. He married Mary Sue Mulholland on February 14, 1976, and to this union, twin daughters were born. Tim and Mary later divorced. He was employed by Village Farm and Home, Northern Engraving, and Isola over the years. His greatest accomplishment was raising his twin daughters.

Tim enjoyed golfing, grilling, boating, mushroom hunting, college basketball, Westerns, the Minnesota Vikings, discussing politics, drinking Coca Cola and coffee, Life Savers, and especially breakfast in town at The Buck Stops Here. His greatest joy came from spending time with his daughters and granddaughters and hearing about their accomplishments and activities. Tim was a proud dad and grandpa who often shared stories about them. He loved his nickname, Grandpa “No”Malley, and often referred to himself as that.

Tim was a simple, stubborn, and easy to please man. Although Tim had an 18-year battle with COPD, he never complained. Lansing was home and where he felt at ease. Everybody loved Tim…to know him was to love him.

He is survived by his twin daughters LeAnn (Matt) Nolte of Atkins, IA, and Lisa O’Malley of La Crosse, WI; his granddaughters: Danika (20), Calista (18), Marissa (16), and Samira (13) of Atkins, IA; his siblings: Ann O’Malley (John Maass), Joan (Bob) Karis, Kim (Al) Carlson, Meg O’Malley (Julie Reeves), Erin (Ron) Gaines, and Jon (Julie) O’Malley; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Dennis and Kathleen; sister Beth; brother Mark; and many friends.