Della Mae Metro was born December 28, 1924 in Aurora, KS to Henry and Delvina Savoie Monty.  She passed away from this life on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS at the age of 83.  She married Alfred Metro on November 6, 1945 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Concordia, KS.  He survives the home.  She was a lifetime resident of Cloud County.  She was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital for 45 years as an LPN retiring in 2003.  She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Altar Society, and VFW Auxiliary all of Concordia, KS.  She is survived by her husband: Alfred Metro, Concordia, KS; Daughters: Sandra Hittle and hus Chuck; Jolene Clark and hus Dave; Joyce Dutton and companion Steve Kinder; all of Concordia, KS; Geralyn Strait and hus Bob, Lebo, KS; Julie O'Donnell and hus Kenny, Salina, KS; Sons: Mike Metro and wife Carol, Salina, KS; Steve Metro and wife Deborah, Albuquerque, NM; Larry Metro and wife Deanna; and Jim Metro and wife Michelle; Sister: Annabel Woodworth, all of Concordia, KS; 26 Grandchildren; 27 Great Grandchildren; and 1 Great Great Grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Son- Monte "Ric" Metro, Brother- Donald Monty, grandchild: Lydia Dutton, and great grandchild Halle Klug.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00AM Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church withe Rev. Barry Brinkman and Rev. LeRoy Metro officiating.  Visitation will be 9AM to 9PM Monday, April 7, 2008  with an Altar Society Rosary at 5:00PM and Vigil Service at 6:30PM, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.  Burial will be in St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia, KS.  The family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or Donor's Choice.