Obituaries
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Michael Charles Wagner, 82
Michael Charles Wagner, 82, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away early on the morning of Aug. 31 at Cabinet Peaks Medical …
John Vernon Hall, 66
John Vernon Hall, 66, died April 20, 2021. A “Celebration of John’s Life” will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sept. 20 in the Viking Room of the Venture Inn. Arrang…
Lerah Charmaine Kelly, 50
On Sept. 2, 2021, Lerah Charmaine Kelly, 50, suffered a heart attack that made her an angel and took her home to heaven. Lerah was born Jan. 19, 1971, to Danie…
Crista Lee Bassett, 48
Crista Lee Bassett was born in Libby on April 25, 1973, to Charles and Celia (Janie Orr) Bassett. Crista passed away peacefully May 24, 2021, at the age of 48.
Lloyd Arlt
Pete was born in Washburn, N.D., to Jake and Katherine Arlt. Pete and his family resided in Libby since 1967.
Loretta Mae Thorstenson
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Loretta Mae “Lori” “Huck” Thorstenson (maiden name Gustin), was granted her angel wings Aug. 20, 2021…
William N. Partch, 92
William N. “Neil” Partch, 92, died Aug. 20, 2021 at Libby Care Center. He was born on Nov. 2, 1928, in McKeesport, Penn., to Edgar and Florence Partch.
Ronald Roy Higgins, 74
Ronald Roy Higgins, 74, of Troy passed away Aug. 28 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby. He was born in Kalispell to Roy and Marjorie Beck Higgins on July…
Jenny R. Nelson, 97
After living in Libby for 97 years, Jenny R. Nelson moved to an even better place Aug. 13, 2021. The fifth of seven children born to Norwegian immigrants, Ole …
Justin Stewart French, 53
Justin Stewart French, 53, of Havre passed away peacefully Aug. 16, surrounded by his loving wife, mother, two daughters and brother after a lengthy battle wit…
Glenn Dee Johnson, 44
Glenn Dee Johnson, 44, our loyal, hardworking and cherished husband, father, brother, uncle and friend returned to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Au…
Loretta M. Thorstenson, 86
Loretta M. Thorstenson, 86, died Aug. 20, 2021, at Libby Care Center. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home. A full obituary will appear in a later is…
Mary Ellen Johnson, 96
Mary Ellen Johnson, 96, of Libby passed on peacefully into the arms of Jesus with her family by her side Aug. 16, 2021, at Home Sweet Home in Eureka. She was b…
Gene Havens, 83
Gene Havens, 83, passed away in Libby on Aug. 18, 2021. He was born Nov. 16, 1937, in Conrad.
George Donald Whedon, 77
George Donald Whedon, 77, of Troy passed away Aug. 6, 2021, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby. He was born Jan. 9, 1944, in St. Helena, Calif., to Georg…