Edward E. Peterson
1930-2016

Edward E. Peterson, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born November 8, 1930 in Bay Lake Township, Minnesota.
Edward proudly served in the United States Army and the later retired from the Air National Guard.
He enjoyed county music, he played guitar and sang.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include daughters, Taryn Keith, Basehor, Kansas, Becky Perkins (Steve), St. Joseph, Missouri, and Lisa Crawford (Les), St. Joseph, Missouri; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Peterson; sister, Darlene Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Donald F. Jago
1933-2016

Donald F. Jago, 83, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born June 14, 1933 in Duluth, Minnesota.
Donald married Darlene Reasor on September 18, 1954.
Don’s career spanned 60+ years. He worked at US Steel, Jeno’s, Hallett Wire, and Gray Automotive. He also taught at Hillyard Vo-Tech and Missouri Western State University.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. Donald was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and choir, American Legion Post #359. He liked to paint, (but not walls), wood carving, hunt, fish, gardening and to tell stories. He especially loved his cabin on Boulder Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cheryl Jago; great-granddaughter, Adeline Elder; brothers, Raymond and James Jago; and twin sister, June Jago Lauri.
Survivors include wife; sons, Bruce Jago (Connie) Faucett, Missouri, Tim Jago (Linda) Duluth, Minnesota, and Mark Jago (Dorthy), Gower, Missouri; daughters, Dona Jago, Duluth, Minnesota and Pam Jago-Carlson (Grant Boyat), Duluth, Minnesota; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Levine, Carol Strauss (John Day), and Karen Balaich (John); and sister-in-law, Julie Jago.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Monday, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish Rosary 5:00 P.M., Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lorraine B. Wray
1927-2016

Lorraine B. Wray, 88, Savannah, Missouri passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born September 6, 1927 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Lorraine married Virgil Wray August 12, 1946, he preceded her in death August 17, 1988.
She was a member of St. Joseph Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She liked animals, crafting, and garage sales.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, George and Clara (Owens) Barnes; sister, Agnes Stout (Clarence); son-in-law, Scott Smith; sister-in-law, Ruby Pulido (George); and brothers-in-law, Paul and Gerald Wray.
Survivors include daughter, Faye Smith; grandson, Ryan Smith (Audra); granddaughter, Shauna Hubbard (Dave); great-granddaughter, Leila Hubbard; brother, Jack and Roy Barnes (Sandy); sister, Virginia Porr (Richard); numerous nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Barbara and Isobel Wray; and brother-in-law, Wilbur Wray (Betty).
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Monday. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph, Inc. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Linda Sue (DeSpain) Johnson
1950-2016

Linda Sue (DeSpain) Johnson, 66, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born April 10, 1950 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Linda married James Johnson December 31, 1965.
She was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church and loved to go to the casino.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Elise Bennett and Beverly Reed; brothers, Francis, Ronnie, and Donnie DeSpain; and grandsons, Donald Rathman and Nathaniel Noble.
Survivors include husband; sons, Tim (Lisa), John (Helen), James, Gary Johnson(Karen),and Ricky DeSpain (Jenny); daughters, Donna and Barb Johnson, Angela Rathman, and Tracy Gomez (Juan, Sr.); thirty-eight grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Parish Rosary 2:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends 2:30 to 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Flowers are appreciated and for those wishing to make a contribution, the family requests they be made to Mosaic Life Care. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Frederick John Jones
1951-2016

Frederick John Jones, 64, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his residence.
He was born October 22, 1951 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Fred was a computer engineer for IBM before retiring after 37 years.
He loved his boys, his dogs, and his cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and former spouse, Joyce Jones.
Survivors include sons, David Jones (Cyndi), Nathan Jones (Lisa), and Michael Jones (Ashley); and grandchildren, Regina, Samantha, Nathan Jr., and Jordan Jones.
Gathering 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday, September 10, Krug Park, St. Joseph, Missouri. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to M’Shoogy’s Famous Emergency Animal Shelter. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. A register book is available at the funeral home. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.