Dr. Blase (Bill) Sibilla, 90, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on May 2, 1928, to Biagio and Mary Sibilla. Dr. Sibilla was in Podiatric practice for more than thirty years. He retired from the military and served in the Coast Guard, Army, and Air Force. Dr. Sibilla was a 4th-Degree Knight of Columbus; and a founding member of St. Elizabeth Parish. He also se...

Stephanie Jean Workman, 66, of Salina, passed away Thursday, March 28th. Stephanie was born in Long Island, New York on September 11, 1952, a daughter of the late Dorothy (Bland) and Richard Ingram. Survivors include her daughter, Marie Johnson (Justin); son, Thomas Kane (Colleen); sisters, Debbie Sabato (Mike), Susan Allee (Kirk), Jennifer Frisby, and Cindy Powell (Kenneth); brothers, David...

Dawn Louise Birch, 69, died peacefully Monday, March 25, at the Enterprise Estates Nursing Center in Enterprise, Kansas, following a lengthy bout with Alzheimer’s. Dawn was born in Oakland, California on February 17, 1950, the third daughter of Ted and Mary Huelsmeyer. After attending Chabot College, she worked in banking for 15 years in San Francisco and Fremont and was delighted to encounte...

Wayne C. Clark, of Salina was surrounded by loved ones when he peacefully passed away March 27, 2019. He was a passionate, hardworking man who held God and his family closest to his heart. His ability to restore antiques, give willingly, and laugh freely made him one of a kind. In every story he told a lesson was learned. He will be incredibly missed. Left to honor him is his children, James Cl...

Roger H. Peatling, 76, of Fairbury, NE, passed away Monday April 1, 2019. He was born July 5, 1942, in Salina, KS, the son of Vernon & Opal (Montgomery Peatling. Roger earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ft. Hays State College and then attended the Professional Golf Association School of Golf. He worked as an assistant pro at the Bartlesville, OK Country Club and then became the he...

Mason Sam Berk, age 14, of Concordia, left this earthly life on Sat., March 30, 2019 at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia as a result of an accidental firearm discharge. He was born on March 25, 2005, the son of Brad & Kay (Dorman) Berk. Mason was an 8th grade student at Concordia Junior High School. He was a member of the Hill & Dale 4-H Club, CHS Trap Club, FFA, Pheasants Forever ...

James Burton Dalton, 70, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 29th. Jim was born in Hays, Kansas on June 14, 1948, a son of the late Minnie Jean (Cunningham) and Harry K. Dalton. Survivors include his daughter, Mandy Dalton of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son, Jason Dalton of Salina; and sisters, Darlene Redinger of Osborne, and Judy Martin (Jim) of Marysville, Washington. He is al...

Tracy Annette Bunk, 50, of Marquette, KS, passed away at 4:31 p.m., Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. Tracy was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky on September 10, 1968, a daughter of Cynthia Ann (Carlson) and Walter Bunk Tracy attended grade school in Concordia, Kansas until second grade when her family moved to Marquette and she attended Marquette High Schoo...

Sean Joseph Francis, 67, of Salina, devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, died Thursday, March 28, 2019. He was born Dec. 18, 1951, the third son of Viscount and Yvonne (Costello) Francis. Sean’s character was defined by his zest for life. He never met a stranger. He lit up every room with this quick wit and charm, all with a diet Coke in hand. Sean’s ability to w...

Charles E. Johnson age 55, of Abilene, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home in Abilene.  He was born October 11, 1963 in Amarillo, Texas the son of Charles and Beverly (Frizzell) Johnson. Charles was a mechanic in the maintenance department for Russell Stover Box Plant in Abilene. On March 23, 2001 he married Mary Lana Dotson in Salina.  She survives of the home.  He is also sur...