Obituary
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Stephen Gary McConnell, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 78.
Stephen was born on January 20, 1943 in Carthage, MO to Martha Louise McConnell (Robertson) and Ralph Everett McConnell. Stephen was an active kid, palling around with countless McConnell cousins between Carthage and Joplin. He lettered in football for Carthage High School (Go Lions!). He also shined on stage in a production of Dirty Work at …
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What were Stephen's favorite foods?
Steak and baked potato (although I tricked him into liking pho later in life)
Steak and baked potato (although I tricked him into liking pho later in life)
Steak and baked potato (although I tricked him into liking pho later in life)
What were Stephen's favorite sports teams?
Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and of course the St. Mary's Gaels
Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and of course the St. Mary's Gaels
Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Giants, and of course the St. Mary's Gaels
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