John Edward Sears, age 55, of North St. Paul, Minnesota died on December 8, 2009. John was born July 30, 1954, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to John and Ruth "Brownie" Sears. John attended school in Webster, Wisconsin and moved to Minnesota in 1995. John worked at Ion Bond in St. Paul for 24 years. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. John was a light in our lives and the heart and soul in our family. He was adored by all. We will miss him sorely here on earth and look forward to being reunited with him in heaven. John was preceded in death by his mother Ruth Brownie Sears. He is survived by his father, John D. Sears and his beloved mate of 15 years, Shelley Holmgren, his six children, Angela, Christopher, Stephanie, Brianna, Haley and Amy, his sisters and brothers, Connie Bushey (Vernon), Ruth A. Johnson, Diane Gomulak, Bill Sears (Linda), Randy L. Sears (Marilyn), granddaughter, Leah, and many extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Grace United Methodist Church, Webster. A visitation will be held prior to services from 10-11 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to John Sears Memorial Fund, 2105 6th Street North, North St. Paul, MN 55109.