Obituaries
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Elaine Verdon, 91
Elaine Verdon, a life-long Montana resident, died Oct. 13 at the Touchmark memory care unit in Helena after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 91.
Samuel Eugene Evans
Samuel Eugene Evans passed away July 4, 2021, in Sacramento, Calif. Sam was born May 25, 1989, to Kandis Peterson and Ted Yarding in Tucson, Ariz.
Joanna Faye Kester, 97
Ten-year Libby resident Joanna "Jo" Faye Kester, 97, died Oct. 10, 2021, at her son's home in Libby. She was born May 26, 1924, in Terre Haute, Ind., and grew …
Clayton Lloyd Rockwell
On Oct. 7, 2021, Pastor Clayton Lloyd Rockwell went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He spent his last hours recreating on the Yaak River, and…
Evon Louise Ekstedt Sizemore, 78
Heaven gained a true master angler and a most extraordinary woman on Aug. 2, 2021. Our mother — a wife, grandma, sister and true friend to everyone — Evon Loui…
Cheryl Ann Macek Rovang
On Aug. 22, 2021, a sweet loving and caring lady, Cheryl Ann Macek Rovang, went to sleep in peace with her family present. Cheryl was born in Cleveland to Pear…
Janet G. Hanson, 66
On Sept. 23, a welfare check was conducted at Janet G. Hanson’s apartment in Libby, where she was found unconscious, and was later determined to be in a diabet…
Christian Olsen Penner, 69
Christian Olsen Penner, 69, passed away Sept. 28, 2021, quietly in his home in Troy with his wife by his side. He was born in 1952 to JoAnn Olsen Klever in Pho…
Donna Burrell
Not one to ever quit, Donna only left us when God gave her no other choice. With her loving husband and children at her side, Donna was taken from us Oct. 7, 2…
Dan Kershner
Dan Kershner died Oct. 2, 2021, after a yearlong illness.
Sharon Kay Johnson, 75
On Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, Sharon Kay Johnson of Libby, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 75 in the Benefis Hospital in Great Falls due …
Lawrence Garcia
Lawrence Garcia of Libby passed away Sept. 4, 2021, when his generous heart could no longer sustain him. Larry briefly opened his eyes for hugs, kisses and our…
Jackie Wilson Nelson
Jackie Wilson Nelson of Libby passed away from complications of COVID-19 on Sept. 9, 2021, at the Kalispell Regional Hospital.
Jenny R. Nelson, 97
A celebration of life service for Jenny R. Nelson, 97, will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 2 at St. John Lutheran Church in Libby with a reception to follow. Jenny’s …
Maynard M. Rogers, 79
Maynard Rogers, 79, of Troy, died at home Sept. 11, 2021. A memorial will be held at Roosevelt Park at 2 p.m., Oct. 2.