Dorothy L. Spaulding
1929-2015

Dorothy L. Spaulding, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, September 18, 2015.
She was born on September 1, 1929.
Dorothy was spunky and had a great sense of humor.
She enjoyed crafts and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Survivors include extended family and many friends who loved her dearly.
Natural Farewell under the directions of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

John Egli
1922-2015

John Frederick Egli, III, 92, St. Joseph, Missouri, “Signed Off” from this life on Friday, September, 18 2015 at a local health care facility.
An amateur radio operator from his youth, John was born October 14, 1922 in St, Joseph, Missouri. John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, attended the University of Wisconsin and M.I.T. He worked as a realtor for forty-six years, the first thirty-six with Sisson Realty and the last ten years with Remax. He was past president and distinguished club president of Downtown Sertoma and member of Missouri Valley Amateur Radio Club.
John was a member of Charity Zaredatha Lodge No. 189, A.F.& A.M., 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; York Rite Bodies: Hugh de Paynes Commandery, No. 4 Knights Templar; Mitchell Chapter, No. 14, Royal Arch Masons; St. Joseph Council, No. 9, Royal and Select Masters; Past Potentate, 1974 Moila Shrine; past president and Drum Major of Drum and Bugle Corps.; Royal Order of Jesters, Court No. 98; Royal Order of Quetzalcoatl; Legion of Honor, High Twelve Club – No. 49; DeMolay-Past Master Counselor.
John was a former member of Wyatt Park Baptist Church and The Unity Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John “Honas” Egli, Jr. and Pearl (Habig) Egli; daughter, Rebecca (Egli) Wilson; and grandson, Paul Greer.
Survivors include daughter, Deborah Greer and husband, Dennis Greer, MD; six grandchildren, Sean, Dan, Erin, and Stephen Greer; and Amy and Becky Wilson; seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Robin Carolus Duvall and her son James, who were like a daughter and a grandson to John.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Moila Endowment Fund. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Francis W. Long
1946-2015

Francis W. Long, 69, Stewartsville, Missouri passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at Liberty Hospital.
He was born May 27, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Francis married Sheryl Willis.
He was a railroad conductor for BNSF for forty-three years and had his pilot’s license.
Mr. Long was a member United Transportation Union,the Charity Zaredatha Lodge No. 189, A.F. & A.M., 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; Moila Shrine.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Bonnie (Powell) Long.
Survivors include wife, Sheryl Long; two daughters, Jeanna Edwards (Craig) Springfield, Missouri and Kasie Long Steinkamp (Jeff) Williamsburg, Iowa; three step-children, Scott Roberson, Kansas City, Missouri, Lynne Dillon (Shawn) Monroe, Washington, and Mystery Adams, Liberty, Missouri; five grandchildren, Ian, Tyler, Olivia, Henry, Hudson and his beloved dog Junior.
Francis was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas at a later date. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Edsel J. “Ed” Gray
1928-2015

Edsel J. “Ed” Gray, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born November 30, 1928 in Memphis, Indiana.
Mr. Gray proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, following that he was in the Naval Reserves and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Ed worked at St. Joseph Light and Power for forty-four years retiring as a supervisor in 1982.
He enjoyed golfing, dancing, fishing and camping in his younger years and was a member of the American Legion Post #359.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howell and Nora (Barnette) Gray; and brothers, Lester and Johnny Hatten.
Survivors include wife, Ellie Gray; children, Michael Gray, Sheela Simone, Curt Gray, Bob Thompson (Kathy) and Buddy Thompson (Debi); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Lake Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Mr. Gray will be removed from Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to arrive at the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to American Legion Post #359 or Lake Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.