John R. Schwartz, aged 74 of Wyoming, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Suzanne; children, Katherine Schwartz, Robert (Erika) Schwartz, Joseph Schwartz; brother, Robert Schwartz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tim (Sheila) Weibel, Tom (Mary Jo) Sturm, Lonnie (Jane) Weaver, Dan (Colleen) Weibel, Bill Weibel Jr.; nieces and nephews, Laura (Tim) Bird, Chad (Kira) Weibel, TJ (Emily) Weibel, Molly (Patrick) Weibel, Tom (Jaime) Weibel Jr., Tom (Shannon) Sturm, Sara (Dan) Wheeler, Patrick Weibel, Rob (BrieLynn) Sturm, Lily Weibel, Dan (Alexis) Weibel, Matt Weibel, Winston Weibel, Natalie Weibel, Allison Weibel, and Cameron Weibel. John served patrons and staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for 26 years. He proudly served his country in the US Army. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Lacks Cancer Center, whose caregivers were so wonderful and loving. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, on Thursday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm with a vigil service held at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lacks Cancer Center or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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January 20, 2017 12:42pm
On behalf of the Eureka College community, our deepest condolences to John's family and friends. We pray God's comfort as you mourn his passing, and peace as you celebrate his life.

- Bruce Fowlkes, Eureka College Chaplain

January 11, 2017 1:56pm
Thinking of you during this time and wishing I could be there. Love you all!

- Alison, Mike and Jack Gellman

January 10, 2017 6:35pm
Sue, Katie, Rob & Erika and Joe: The 7 of us send our condolences, prayers and love to all of you. We were blessed to have known John for so long and to have had him in our lives. Don, Helen & family

- Don & Helen Schaefer

January 10, 2017 3:14pm
My prayers are with all your jamily during this difficult time. John and I were fraternity brothers at Eureka College and always enjoyed his friendship. He is in a better place now.

- Jim Waddell

January 10, 2017 4:23am
Thoughts and prayers from all of us at Shake Your Teal Feathers

- Melinda Smith Laurie

January 10, 2017 4:23am
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

- Melinda Smith Laurie

January 10, 2017 4:22am
Our prayers are with you and your family.

- Jeff, Emily, Elizabeth, Kathryn Greif




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