Marlene Margaret Torgerson

Marlene Margaret Torgerson, 87, passed away at her home in Libby on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, of natural causes.

She was born May 18, 1937, in Shelby, Montana to Edward and Margaret (Flesh) Theonnes. 

She was a graduate of Libby High School and on July 17, 1956, she married Richard Russell Torgerson. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage before his death in 2012.

Marlene was well known throughout the school system as she worked as a custodian for Libby Public Schools for 28 years. She enjoyed spending time with family. 

She was a devout Christian of the Catholic faith being a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church parish. Marlene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and cherished her dog, Dickie. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; her parents, Edward and Margaret Theonnes; brothers, John, Marvin and Ken Theonnes; daughter, Richarda Torgerson; grandson, Nathan Witt; and great-granddaughter, Kila Vinion Kair.

Survivors include her children David Torgerson of Roseville, California; Wanda Dixon of Springfield, Oregon; Mariah Witt of Henderson, Nevada; Richelle Vinion and Tina Torgerson, Libby, Montana; and Marlena Schittone, Morrison, Colorado. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Steve Torgerson, Jeff Torgerson, Jack, Robert and William Dixon, Brandon Witt, Ashlie, Autumn and John Vinion, Justin Ficquette, Ryder and Breanna Schittone and seven great-grandchildren: Hayden, Macie, Ben, Bree, Lorelei, Mya and Jade.

Rosary will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.