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Cinda "Cindy" Ann Sanders
Cinda "Cindy" Ann Sanders
Iowa City
Cinda “Cindy” Ann Sanders, 59, of Iowa City died at her home on October 13, 2025 with her family by her side.
A visitation to celebrate Cindy’s life will be held from 1-3pm on Saturday, November 15 at Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service, Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Sanders Family in care of Douglas Sanders. All donations will be put toward an education fund for Cindy’s daughters.
Cindy is survived by her husband Doug, daughters Shea and Sara; brother David (Diane) Tollenaar of Clinton, Iowa; niece Delaney Tollenaar and numerous extended family, friends and colleagues.
A full obituary may be viewed, and online condolences made at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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