John Emory Shuttz, III

On Friday, October 23, 2026, John Emory Shuttz, III passed away at age 75, preceded in death by his father, John Shuttz, Jr.; mother, Joyce Decker; stepfather, Jack Decker; nephew, Benjamin Summers; and beloved canine buddy, Remington.

John was born at Methodist Hospital in Gary, IN, on December 6, 1950, and married the love of his life, Rebecca "Becky" Reed, on February 5, 1972, in Hammond, IN. They started their married life in Northwest Indiana, moved around to other states, and eventually returned to the region. After extensive travel upon retirement, they settled in Kingman, AZ.

Surviving John are his wife, Becky; daughter, Angela (Steve) Sinkiewicz; sister, Bonnie (Kurt) Summers; granddaughters, Kyla (Dominick) Yanez, and Ashlee Sinkiewicz; great-granddaughter, Clara Yanez; as well as several nieces and nephews.

John retired from Local 150, International Union of Operating Engineers, District 7. John was a founding member of Havasu Rough Riders SXS Group, and active member of the Golden Valley American Legion Post #22, Kingman Moose Lodge #1704, and the Mohave County Sportsman's Club. In his younger years, he was a proud member of the Lake County (Indiana) Sheriff's Mounted Posse, having represented the organization twice in the Rose Bowl parade and President Reagan's inauguration. He had also been a member of the Lake County Bridle & Saddle Club for a number of years. John proudly supported St. Jude's Children's Hospital and was often the first to offer help to anyone in need.

John was an avid outdoorsman, learning to hunt from his dad at a young age and carrying that skill throughout his lifetime. He enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife, shooting pool, riding their side-by-side, reloading, and spending time at the gun range. John will be remembered for his great love of family and friends, his smile and his gentle way.

A visitation for John will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 from 12:00 pm until time of service at 12:30 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN. Burial to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crown Point, IN.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made in John's honor to the Mohave County Search and Rescue. Donations can be sent via check to Kingman, Mohave County Sheriff's Search & Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 3392, Kingman, AZ 86402.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Shuttz family.