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Dr. James McConnell, DDS passed away on November 27, 2007, after 13 months with brain cancer. His family was beside him. He was born April 10, 1943, in Appleton City, Mo. Jim graduated from North Kansas City High School and in 1970 from UMKC School of Dentistry and practiced 36 years in North Kansas City. He was a member of the XI Psi Phi dental fraternity and the Greater Kansas City Dental Society.
Jim married Marilyn, his high school sweetheart, in 1966. He was a devoted husband and loving father to his boys Matthew from Mountain View, California and Monte and his wife Wendy of Carbondale, Colorado. He also leaves nephew Patrick Price and niece Paige Price.
Jim never complained or asked “why me?” He would tell you he lived a fantastic life with no regrets and loved his family dearly. He enjoyed vacations with friends and family.
We wish to thank our loving friends and loyal patients. Thanks to Dr. Robert Molinaro, Dr. Thomas Bono, Dr. Larry Kanning, Dr. Roger Suchman, Dr. Richard Lanning, and Dr. James Hobbs for your time spent at his office. Diane and Shelly, you were treasured employees.
The family would also like to express their gratitude to Dr. Bryan Bownik, Dr. James Hall, Dr. Phillip Hylton, and Dr. Sara Taylor. Last of all, Mike McRobert, we thank you for all you did.
Jim is also survived by Bill McConnell, Dr. Bob McConnell DDS, and Linda Smothers.
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