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...

Alice M. Boschek, age 73, of Concordia, KS, left this earthly life on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Northcare Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. She was born on Oct. 15, 1945 on a farm west of Ada, KS to Paul J. & Velma M. (Nelson) Studt. She moved to the Chicago, IL area in 1955 where she graduated high school and Junior College. She attended Western Michigan University until she moved to Tub...

Norman L. Walton, age 86, entered into rest on, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, Kansas. He was born October 20, 1932 in Belleville, Kansas to Lyle and Thelma (Way) Walton. He was a 1950 graduate of Concordia high school. On February 24, 1952 he married Marilyn S. McDaniel at Concordia, Kansas. Together they had 3 children; Lawrence, Stephen and Cynthia...

Sil Weber, 92 years old, passed away peacefully on March 27 surrounded by his family. Sil was born October 26. 1926 in Park, Kansas to Jakob and Rosa Weber. He was the 10th of 13 children. Sil grew up on the family farm and served in the Navy during WWII. Following his Naval service he worked for many years at St. John’s Hospital while also managing the Salina Interparochial Credit Uni...

Alice M. Boschek, age 73, of Concordia, KS, left this earthly life on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Northcare Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. She was born on Oct. 15, 1945 on a farm west of Ada, KS to Paul J. & Velma M. (Nelson) Studt. She moved to the Chicago, IL area in 1955 where she graduated high school and Junior College. She attended Western Michigan University until she moved to Tub...

Gary L. Hansen went to be with the Lord at age 61 on Saturday March 23, 2019 at Salina Regional Medical center in Salina, KS. He was born on May 16, 1957 in Herrington, Kansas to Edward and Yvonne (Schneider) Hansen. Gary attended Chapman High School. He married Martha Murphy and they later divorced. To this union four children were born: Brandon, Edward, Steven, and Brittany. Gary worked...

Dennis R. Schrock, age 72, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Sun., March 17, 2019 in Concordia, KS. He was born on April 11, 1946 in Fairbury, NE to Elmer & Mildred (Hasse) Schrock. Dennis attended grade school in Almena, KS. He attended Mankato Middle School and graduated from Mankato High School in 1964. He then attended and graduated from junior college in Fairbury in 1966. Dennis attende...

Joseph John Schwaiger, 91, of Salina, passed away Sunday, March 24,2019. He was born August 3, 1927 in Sidney, Ohio. Joe served in WWII as a seaman First Class. He worked 45 years as a Paper Folder in Sidney, Ohio. He was an avid runner and completed many marathons and Iron Man competitions right up until the age of 90. He was proud to have hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. He also enjoyed wr...

Glen F. Kochanowski, 76, of Salina, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. He was born July 28, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Glen was raised in Pittsburgh and joined the Navy after graduating high school. It was in the Navy that he met Vivian French, whom he joined in marriage, Nov. 30, 1963, in Gypsum. Glen had a life-long career in service to Salina and Saline County. He served on the Salina Police...