Ellen (Margie) Sears's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2020 in Grinnell, Iowa

Ellen (Margie) Sears

April 21, 1938 - April 28, 2020 (82 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Ellen (Margie) Sears's obituary , Passed away on April 28, 2020 in Grinnell, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home

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Ellen (Margie) Sears

April 21, 1938 - April 28, 2020 (82 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Ellen Sears Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ellen Sears (Grinnell, Iowa), born in Pine River, Minnesota, who passed away on April 28, 2020, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lyle Stevens and Erma Stevens (Moser); her daughter Sandra Ellen Hennesay; and her brother James Stevens. She is survived by: her husband Paul Sears of Grinnell; her son Jeffrey Hennesay of Grinnell; her grandchildren, Brandi Hennesay of Texas, Brandi Sisner of Fresno, Susan Ryberg (Mike) of Pleasanton, California and Brandon Waters of Fresno, California; her great grandchild Reyna Hennesay of Texas; and her stepgrandchildren, Eric Johnson and Chelsea Andretta. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Those attending the service will be required to follow CDC COVID-19 guidelines in practicing social distancing and are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



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Smith Funeral Home
1103 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

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Chester Cemetery Chester Cemetery
Grinnell, IA 50112

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