All Obituaries

John LeRoy Metro, 88, of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully at home on March 6th, 2026 with family by his side. He was born March 17, 1937 in Concordia, KS, to John and Lillie Mae (Dorais) Metro.  Father Metro was the oldest of six children.  Brother- Lewis Metro (Judy), Sister- Karen Cox (Don), Sister- Lynette Williamson (Eddie), Brother- Ron Metro (Ellie), Sister- Janet Winter (Terry). He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillie Mae Metro; his brother, Lewis Metro; ...

Kenneth Henry Klostermeyer, age 88 years, 8 months, completed his earthly journey on January 28, 2026.  Born in Omaha, NE on May 22, 1937, Ken moved with his parents, Henry and Esther (Chapin) Klosermeyer and older brother to Grand Island, NE at the age of two. He graduated from Grand Island High School in 1955, where he was Student Manager of the basketball team, Student Director for the Senior Class Play and a member of the National Honor Society.   As a youth, Ken was DeMolay ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kevin Robert Gustavson, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, on March 6, 2026. Born on February 9, 1955, in San Diego, California, Kevin lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to family and friends. Kevin was the beloved son of the late Carl and Natalie Gustavson. He was predeceased by his cherished wife, Maryanne Gustavson, his brother, Mike, and both of his parents. Maryanne was the final love of his life, ...

Vida Fern “Vi” Anderson, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Vi was born on April 9, 1926, in Morrowville, Kansas, to Robert Brown Long and Emelia M. Stettnisch Long. She carried with her the strong values of faith, hard work, and independence that defined much of her life. On December 27, 1945, she married the love of her life, Arvid “Andy” Anderson. Together they built a life grounded in dedication to their family, their business, and their ...

Carla Sue (Blaske) Knight, 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away at home on March 5, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1938, the fourth child of Edward and Tillie (Bonin) Blaske, on a rural farm south of Waterville, Kansas. Later, the road was named “Down Yonder Road,” which she got such a kick out of. Her parents moved many times during her early childhood. She attended school in Olsburg, KS; Cleburne, KS; Salina Country School west of Salina, KS; Blue Rapids Country School; ...

Dianna Lynn (Arnett) Gillies, of Alton, passed away March 2, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. Dianna was born April 28, 1955, in Pratt, Kansas, to Wilbur and Freeda (Conant) Arnett. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Ryan Tucker. She is survived by her husband, Edward Gillies; her son, Michael Tucker; her daughters, Catina Cooper and Macalla Carlson; her brother, Bruce Arnett; her sisters, Virginia Peterson and Brenda Maldonado; nine grandchildren; and five ...

Kevin Martin Cole, born February 12, 1967, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 26, 2026. Kevin proudly served his country in the United States Army before building a career as a truck driver. He was a hardworking and dependable man who dedicated himself to providing for his family. His strength, resilience, and steady presence were qualities that defined his life. He leaves behind his beloved daughters, Jacquline “Jackie” Danielle Cole and Lila ...

Janice Adamson, 84, of Salina, KS, passed away March 4, 2026 at her home. Janice was born May 9,1941 at the Ellsworth Veterans Hospital in Ellsworth, KS to Genevieve E. and Robert S. Livingston. She spent her first 7 years living on their family farm before moving to Geneseo at the age of 8. In high school she enjoyed playing in band and sang in various singing groups. She loved her small town life.  Janice graduated from Geneseo High School in 1959 and in June of that ...

Arlene Mae (Rector) Sias-Agin, age 102, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home on March 3, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1923, in Enterprise, KS, to Alvia Monroe Rector and Florence Mae (Koeppen) Rector. They moved to Salina when Arlene was 4 years old. Arlene married her high school sweetheart, James Ames Sias, Jr. on December 1, 1945, after his return from serving 37 months in World War II. Two children were born to this union—Alan “Pete” Sias, Salina, ...

Joseph “Joe” Allen Armstrong, 85, passed away March 5, 2026, at Hilltop Nursing Home in Beloit, Kansas. He was born April 25, 1940, in Hedville, Kansas, to Bob and Ruth (Mortimer) Armstrong. On May 3, 1959, at just 19 years old, he married the love of his life, Veta Base. After graduating from Brookville High School, Joe followed his lifelong love of the land and cattle. A lifelong resident of Hedville, he raised his family while continuing the Armstrong family farm. He proudly ...