John Stetz

STETZ, John - Of Flint, age 87, died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Funeral service will be held 2pm Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road Reverend Annie R. Duncan officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Contributions may be directed to The Shrine Children's Hospital or Avalon Hospice. Visitation 5 - 8 p.m. Sunday , 12 - 3 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Monday and 12 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service at the funeral home. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held 7pm Monday. John was born in Czechoslovakia on February 13, 1923, to Daniel and Mary Stetz. He married Delores Smith on January 12, 1945 in Flint John served in the US Army during World War II. He was a member Farnumwood Presbyterian Church, VFW Flushing Post, the Flint Shrine Oriental Band, The Bay City Consistory 32nd Degree, ELF Khurafeh Temple, Saginaw and Eastern Stars #138 He was a Past Master of Charles A. Durant Lodge #533 and Flint Masonic Lodge #23. Surviving are daughter, Julia A Stetz of Flint; Son, Douglas John Stetz of Minneapolis, Brother, Daniel and wife Patsy Stetz of Florida. Many favored nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Dolores in 1994 and daughter, Marja Stetz in 1950. The family wishes to give a special thank you to Avalon Hospice, Jim and wife Jean Main, Louis and wife Shirley Schoeppach and Debra McCormick. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com