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JAMES HUGH McLARNEY

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JAMES McLARNEY Obituary

James Hugh McLarney, 77, passed away on July 8, 2011, from melanoma. A visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2011, at Visitation Church, 5141 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, followed by a memorial mass at 11 a.m. Jim was born October 8, 1933, on a farm near Hemple, Mo. He graduated from Gower High School in 1951. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Agricultural Economics in 1955. After serving in the Air Force in Okinawa, he earned his law degree from MU in 1962. Jim practiced law at Swanson Midgley until 2009, where he served as a managing partner for 15 years. He was a highly respected attorney in a variety of areas. One of Jim's many victories included a landmark case where he defended the National Collegiate Athletic Association before the United States Supreme Court. Jim was a member of the MO Bar, KC Bar Assoc., the Lawyer Assoc. of KC, the Estate Planning Assoc., the Rotary Club, the Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity, the Carriage Club and Visitation Church. He was also an American Royal Governor and a member of the MO 4-H Foundation, where he served as President. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Charles; mother, Owatonna; and brother, Gerald. He was a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated grandfather and caring sibling. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Sandra Ryan McLarney; his three daughters and their spouses: Elizabeth McLarney and Gordon Little, Julie McLarney and Pete Winkelbauer, Suzanne McLarney and Jeff Teeven; along with six grandchildren: Jamie, Ryan, Connor, Parker, Caleb and Riley; two sisters, Mary Jo (Greg) Hallett and Sister Rose McLarney, C.S.J.; and two brothers, Dan and Patrick (Marti) McLarney. Jim also leaves behind his many loyal friends, his tennis foursomes, and his love for farming on the weekends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Missouri 4-H Foundation, 819 Clark Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, Sisters of St. Joseph, 6400 Minnesota Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111, Visitation Church, or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jul. 10, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES McLARNEY

16 Entries

Sandra Shepard

July 4, 2023

Jim was a dear High School friend

Caroline Wilson de Trejo

July 4, 2022

Memories of Mr. McLarney and his family are fond. He was a delight to be around and was one of the adventurous few people who ate my cactus dish. He is missed.

Roger Holden

December 21, 2011

I will always remember how Jim generously helped guide our small company through troubled waters. His deeds inspire me to help others in their time of need as well.

Linda Salfrank

July 19, 2011

Dear McLarney Family,
It was my great privilege to work for and with Mr. McLarney at Swanson Midgley. He was a man of great wisdom and integrity, and I will always admire his love for his family, his "roots," and his practice. I am proud and blessed to have known him and to have learned from him.

Robert Gangwere

July 14, 2011

I am deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. It was a privilege to have worked with him at the firm, and to have known him all of these years. He was an outstanding attorney, a true gentleman, and a warm wonderful human being. It was an honor to have known him.

JIM, SHIRLEY FENDER

July 14, 2011

DEAR SANDRA, FAMILY. WE ARE SENDING YOU LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR THE LOSS
OF YOUR HUSBAND, JIM. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU AND COMFORT YOU DURING THIS VERY SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME.

Judy McKellips

July 14, 2011

Sandra we are so sorry to here about Jim and hope you are ok

Cristina Caplinger

July 13, 2011

Dear Sandra, Julie, Elizabeth, Suzanne and family, I was so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was a special man and a true gentleman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the fun times my family and I shared with all of you. He will live in our hearts forever. Cristina, Cousin in Colorado

nancy mullins

July 11, 2011

sandra and family sorry to hear about jim, your in my thoughts and prayers. cousin nancy (ward) mullins

Mary Fridkin

July 11, 2011

Dear Sandy, Julie and the rest of Jim's family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss.
He was a special man.
My heart goes out to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 11, 2011

Sandra and family, Richard and I are so sorry to learn of Jim's death. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our love, Ethelu and Richard Stephens, St. Louis, MO

July 11, 2011

Sandra - we are so sorry for your loss. Just remember all the good times you shared with each other. Bill and Alma Dey

Scott Francis

July 11, 2011

Dear Sandy and family, I am so sorry to learn of Jim's passing away. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful person to know. I will always remember our good times together at the Colony Tennis Club on Longboat Key. Know that you are in my prayers. I am in Aspen until the end of the month, so regret not being able to attend the service. Yours sincerely, Scott Francis

Caroline Wilson de Trejo

July 10, 2011

Sandra, Suzanne, Elizabeth and Julie, Our most heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Caroline, Alice, Tom and Rafael Trejo

Sandra Shepard

July 10, 2011

Dear Sandra and family: My heart and prayers are with you all. Jim was a very "special" man and will be missed by all of us from the Gower High School Class of 1951 and from me, personally, as an exceptional lawyer for our Company. Please accept my sincere condolences. In Christian Love, Sandra Shepard

Kay Brock

July 10, 2011

Sandy, I saw Jim's obituary in today's paper. I was sadden and grieve with you all. My thoughts are prayers are with you today and in the days ahead.

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