Obituaries
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Hubert Tyree, 77
Hubert “Bud” Tyree, 77, of Libby, died Aug. 13, 2020. His grandson, Kyle Tyree, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Janet Tyree; his son, Leonar…
Kathleen Jaqueth-Watson
Kathleen “K” Jaqueth-Watson passed away peacefully July 23, 2020, in Libby. She was born July 4, 1931, to Art and Jennie Radcliffe in Ritchey. She was the only…
Corey Robin Kyes, 26
Corey Robin Kyes, 26, died Aug. 9, 2020, at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. Services will be at 3 p.m., Aug. 23, 2020, at the Fred Brown Pavilion in Libby with social d…
C. Jene Winn, 83
C. Jene Winn, 83, moved to Libby in 1993 and made a home and circle of friends there until he moved to Smith Point, Texas, in 2019.
Cody Alan Julson, 25
It is with deepest sorrow, we announce that Cody Alan Julson, 25, beloved husband, son, brother, grandson, friend and family member, died July 13, 2020, in Lib…
C. Jean Winn, 84
C. Jean Winn, 84, formerly of Libby, passed away Aug. 3, 2020, in Smithville, Texas. A memorial will be scheduled for a later date.
Kenneth Waldamar Sorensen, 74
Kenneth Waldamar Sorensen, 74, passed away Aug. 1 in Helena after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Celia Jane Orr, 65
Celia Jane “Janie” Orr, 65, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 29, 2020, in Post Falls, Idaho. Janie was born in Libby, Montana on June 3, 1955, to Ed…
James Raymond Cassidy Jr.
James “Flaps” Raymond Cassidy Jr. passed away peacefully July 25, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Jim was born Feb. 22, 1940, in Babb, on the Blackfeet Reservat…
Kenneth Albert Breitenstein, 85
In the early evening of July 28, 2020, the Yaak’s last Great Historian left his earthly confines to partake in a much-deserved rest. Kenneth Albert Breitenstei…
Robert Joseph Spooner, 94
Robert “Bob” Joseph Spooner passed away on July 26, 2020, at the age of 94. He was born Jan. 10, 1926 in Havre to Myrtle Shinners Spooner of Plentywood and Jos…
Forest Henry Martell, 88
Forest Henry Martell, 88, of Libby, went to heaven July 25, 2020, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born March 25, 1932, in Iron River, Wis., to Hen…
Kathleen Jaqueth-Watson, 89
Kathleen R. “Kay” Jaqueth-Watson, 89, died July 23 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Schnackenberg Funeral Hom…
Cinda L. Trombley, 75
Cinda L. Trombley, 75, of Libby, passed away at her home July 24, 2020. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg …
William John Chappel
William John Chappel (lovingly known as Chappy) died May 6, 2020, in Billings. He was born Aug. 19, 1948, to Harold (Jack) and Mary Chappel.