Dennis J. Cochrane passed away peacefully in his home after a long-time battle with COPD. He was 75 years of age.

Dennis was born in Goodland, KS and grew up in Sharon Springs, KS. He graduated high school from Wallace County High in 1969. After graduation he attended Ft. Hays State University, he then went on to the University of Kansas Medical School to complete his BS degree as a Pharmacist. Upon graduation in 1974, he purchased the Wallace County Drug Store from Tony Damm. Dad owned and operated his drug store for 11 years.

In October of 1985 he and his wife Marcie moved to Salina, KS where they have resided for the past 40 years. During those years he worked as a pharmacist for what was originally known as Skaggs Alpha Beta, then Harvest Foods, which eventually became Dillon’s grocery store. When he finally retired as a pharmacist in 2001, he went back to school to earn his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kansas Wesleyan University. He was then employed by Wilson and Company from 2002 to 2012 in the Human Resource Department.

During his years in Salina, KS, he was an active member of the AA/NA community. He also became an ordained minister at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church and served on their Board of Trustees for a number of years.

In his younger years he enjoyed playing softball in the summers and bowling during the winter months. One of his biggest joys was supporting his grand kids with their extra-curricular sport activities in basketball and power lifting. He was so very proud of them!

He was a family man and loved each and every one of his family members with an unconditional love. So, to each of you who have known him, Mama and I want to say THANK YOU for your part in his life journey.

He is survived by his wife: Marcie Cochrane, his daughter: Monique Sprague, his grandchildren: Hailey Mayfield and Romoni Sprague all of Salina, KS. He is also survived by Sister-in-laws: Sharon Cox and Jackie Johnston, Nieces: Donna Price and Toni Allaman, Nephews: Troy Cochrane, Greg Cochrane, Jeff Cox, Jeremy Miles, and Jericho Hoover, along with lots of great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Roy C. & Ruth L. Cochrane, his siblings: Roy G. (Micky) Cochrane, Judy K. Escadero & Terry Cochrane, his nephew: Kenny E. Escadero, and his great nephew: Daniel Cochrane.

His family will be celebrating his life with a private graveside ceremony in Salina, KS.

Any heart felt wishes can be sent to: Ryan Mortuary in Salina, KS.