Lena M. Sears, 90, of Rockford passed away Friday, June 15, 2012. She was born June 16, 1921, in Ava, Mo, daughter of James and Orpha Mae (Reser) Frye. She married Oliver P. Sears on Aug. 8, 1947, in Mountain Home, Ark. Survivors include her children, Patricia (Charles) Woodard, Sharon Thompson and Brian (Margo) Sears; two brothers; two sisters; and numerous grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Oliver, her parents and several siblings. Service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State St., Rockford, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the family. Online condolences at mem.com.
