Career
He was co-ruler of Mecklenburg-Stargard from 1392 or 1393 to 1408 and the sole ruler of Sternberg, Friedland, Fürstenberg and Lychen from 1408 until his death. In this matter, he probably acted as a leader of the Victual Brothers. John II received the Lordships of Sternberg, Friedland, Fürstenberg and Lychen.
He chose Sternberg as his residence, and probably died there, in 1416. He was also buried in Sternberg.