Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Thomas Sparks of Lake Havasu City graduated with a Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts in October 2023. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to roughly 5,500 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette, Iowa, Campus, and education centers through the U.S. 

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Too soon gone. Sandy Montgomery of Kingman, Arizona, passed away at the Joan and Diana Hospice House on October 24, 2019, at the age of 80. Sandy was born in Valeska, Iowa, and grew up in Hastings, Neb. She lives for many years in the Phoenix Valley. Sandy married Bob Montgomery in 1995 and they resided in Kingman for the next 24 years.

Sandy is survived by her husband Bob, 11 of her 12 step-children, 28 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and many friends.

Funny, energetic and loyal, Sandy was greatly loved by her family and friends. She made our lives richer and we are grateful that she was ours.

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