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In Memoriam
Remembering Dr. William Gronniger
William “Guy” Gronniger (DDS ’68) of Smithville, Mo., passed away September 18, 2009, among family and friends after a 26-month battle with brain cancer.
To read touching tributes to Dr. Gronniger’s life, visit:
http://www.stjoenews.net/obits/2009/sep/20/dr-william-gronniger/
http://www.stjoenews.net/news/2009/sep/25/dentist-was-wonderful-giving-individual/
Honoring the Passing of Dr. Felix Quiason
Dr. Felix Quiason, UMKC associate professor of endodontics, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at Research Medical Center. Dr. Quiason joined the School of Dentistry endodontic faculty in 2001. His outgoing personality and his eternal optimism and courage in the face of daunting health challenges earned him the sincere affection and admiration of his students, colleagues and patients. His daily presence will be greatly missed, but his impact on our lives will be long remembered.
To read a touching tribute to Dr. Quiason’s life, visit the Kansas City Star website:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/1463358.html#
To read the obituary for Dr. Quiason, visit the Kansas City Star website:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=132564298#
Remembering Dr. Glenn Soesbe
Glenn T. Soesbe (DDS ’68), aged 67, died on Sunday, August 23, 2009, near Madrid, New Mexico. Dr. Soesbe had practiced periodontal surgery in San Antonio for 25 years before moving to the Albuquerque area 10 years ago, where he continued to practice until his death.
To read an obituary for Dr. Soesbe, visit:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx?n=glenn-soesbe&pid=133024738
IN MEMORIAM: DR. SANFORD PLAINFIELD
Reprinted from the San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sanford Plainfield, (DDS ’47) passed away peacefully at his home in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday May 2, 2009, after surviving the death of his wife, Ruth, by less than two months. Sanford was born on July 25, 1922, in Providence, R.I. He married the love of his life, Ruth, in 1946. They settled in Berkeley where they lived the rest of their lives, and where their two sons, Mark and Kim, were born and raised. Sanford established a private dental practice in Alameda where he cared for generations of patients for close to 50 years. He taught for nearly 30 years on the faculty of the Dental School at UC Medical Center. He achieved great renown in his professional life through his membership in a variety of professional organizations, his numerous publications and his pioneering work in the field of implantology. In his community work, he founded the first free clinic for the homeless in San Francisco, worked very early on in the Civil Rights Movement, and became a docent at the California Academy of Sciences. Above all, he loved his family. Sanford is survived by his sons, Kim and Mark; his daughters-in law, Maureen and Vicky; his grandchildren, Fernando, Samuel, Julian, Joel and Sebastian; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Virginia; and his nephews, Craig and Richie. Our family is grateful to Darlene, Keisha, Sandra, Toni, Theresa and, above all, to Doris for lovingly caring for both Ruth and Sanford. Memorial Services were held Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito.
IN MEMORIAM — DR. GARY J. NEWMAN
 Dr. Gary J. Newman passed away December 2, 2006. He was born August 14, 1940 in Topeka, Kan. Gary leaves his loving wife Wanda; two sons: Jon, and his wife, Linda, and Todd, and his wife, Mary; and three grandchildren: Lolly, Ivy and Theodore.
A selfless man of limitless compassion, Gary gave of himself and expected nothing in return. Above all, he loved his family. “His life was gentle, and the elements of nature so mix'd in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, ‘This was a man!’” William Shakespeare.
A graduate of Washburn University in Topeka, Dr. Newman received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1966. Dr. Newman practiced dentistry in Topeka for over 40 years, and was a cattle rancher for many years. He belonged to the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy of Dentists. A member of the Topeka and Kansas Dental Associations and the American Dental Association, he served as president of the Topeka Dental Association and held all offices of the Kansas Dental Association, including president. He was awarded many honors, including the Man of the Year award by the KDA. Dr. Newman served in various positions in the American Dental Association, including the ADA Board of Trustees, and represented the KDA as a delegate to the ADA for 14 years. He served as president of the UMKC Dental School Alumni Association in 2002, and currently served as chairman of the Rinehart Foundation. Dr. Newman was past-president of Topeka Friends of the Zoo and donated his time to provide dental work for zoo animals. He belonged to St. David's Episcopal Church and served on its Vestry.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, James Newman; his mother, Lydia Newman, and his stepmother, Thelma Newman. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, at Grace Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the UMKC School of Dentistry Rinehart Foundation, 650 E. 25th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64108. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
(Adapted from the article published in the Kansas City Star, 12/4/2006)
Thomas Tsuda, DDS ’35
Honolulu, Hawaii
Lyman Riney, DDS ’40
Bentonville, Ark.
Haw Tung Wong, DDS ’46
Honolulu, Hawaii
Morton Holmes, Jr., DDS ’47
Englewood, Colo.
Jack Spencer Moore, DDS ’50
Austin, Texas
Richard S Alley, Sr., DDS ’52
San Antonio, Texas
Floyd Trindle, DDS ’52
Yukon, Okla.
Roland F Kimball, DDS ’53
Springfield, Mo.
Eric Motley, DDS ’53
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Paul Dutton, DDS ’56
Littleton, Colo.
Charles F Vieth, Jr., DDS ’56
Blue Springs, Mo.
Paul S Hoe, DDS ’58
Honolulu, Hawaii
Charles (Sam) Kemper, DDS ’58
Springfield, Mo.
Robert Owens, DDS ’58
Clovis, Calif.
Edward Mosby, DDS ’60
Kansas City, Mo.
William O Feuerborn, DDS ‘60
San Antonio, TX
Jerry Marshall, DDS ‘60
Edmond, OK
Leo Konecny, DDS ‘61
Derby, KS
Deanna D Price, DH ‘61
Lake Ozark, MO
Al Stuart, DDS ‘62
Wichita, KS
Walter Carrick, DDS ‘63
Spivey, KS
Joe L Hernandez, DDS ‘63
Santa Fe, NM
Jerome M Laham, DDS ‘63
Andover, KS
William Bonham, DDS ‘64
Oklahoma City, OK
Mark R Trotter, DDS ‘80
Raymore, MO
Kimsey Harville, DDS ‘81
Lee’s Summit
Susan J Weyers, DDS ‘86
Scottsdale, AZ
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