James R. Sears Obituary
The memory of James R. Sears (Taylor, Michigan), who passed away on November 12, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Sears. He is survived by: his siblings, Joe, Marion, Margaret and Vincent; his wife Mary Ann Bernardelli; his daughters, Sally Sears and Jill Sears; his grandchildren, Ethan Coder, Lauren Coder, Matthew Coder and Archer Sears; his sister Barbara McGann; and his in-laws, Kathy Bernardelli, Bill, Sandee Bernardelli, Mike Dickinson and Joan Jackson.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Taylor (9800 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI 48180). A prayer was held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the St. Pius X Catholic Church (14101 Superior St, Southgate, MI 48195). A funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A reception was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the The Hungarian Rhapsody (14315 Northline Rd, Southgate, MI 48195).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jim's honor to the Special Olympics Michigan (https://support.specialolympics.org) or the Alzheimer's Association .
November 16, 2025
Mark & Marie Stayer (Malizia) lit a candle