All Obituaries

Michael John Vinion,73, who passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, Kalispell, Montana. He was born January 13, 1951 in Orofino, Idaho.  He is survived by his wife Eileen Vinion; son Cory Vinion; grandson Eric Vinion; and sister Leslie Cook (Mike). There will be a private family service that will be held for Michael. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby.

Hans Jurgen Schultz, 86, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 25, 2024, Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.

Nancy Rose Bothun Enghusen passed away in her home surrounded by her family on the morning of April 17th 2024. She attended school in Tacoma, Washington and truly enjoyed fishing Puget Sound with her stepfather George Wolze. Nancy spent 9 years of her youth roller-skating, dancing and teaching classes to younger students. She eventually made her way to Montana where she married Chris Enghusen on June 5, 1976. This day will forever be one of his fondest memories. From 1979 to 1986 she owned...

Richard Leroy Bailey (91) joined his Mom, Dad and Sister in Heaven 0n 16 April 2024. He was born 2 December 1932 in Eureka to William (Bill) and Hallie Bailey. He lived in Eureka his entire life and worked in the Forestry and Lumber Industry. He was kind and gentle soul who was loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents and his Sister Helen Gregory. He is survived by his Nephew Herb Gregory and Linda Gregory, Troy, Mt, Niece Louisa Poteet, Casa Grande Ar, Nephew...

Obituary – Edward “Ed” L. Moe Edward (Ed) L. Moe, of Libby, passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 89, of a coronary event.  He was the first child of four born to Ole and Matilda Moe in Kabo, MT on September 22, 1934. Ed was raised in the Paradise Valley outside Chinook, MT. He attended Zurich and Chinook schools, graduating in 1953. Ed entered the US Navy in 1954, traveling the world and becoming an Electricians Mate Class A. He returned to civilian life in...

Nancy (Pival) Heyne, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on 4/11/2024. She was born to Ray and Edith Pival on 05/09/1942 in Libby, MT. In 1960 she married Trevert Shelley. Together they had Kenneth (LeAnn) Shelley. She later married Robert “Budd” Heyne in 1972, bringing two more son’s into her life, Gary (Tammy) Heyne and Chuck (Corrinne) Heyne. In 1973, Pamela (Dennis) Heyne Hartley was born. Throughout her life, she became “mom” to many other children,...

Bruce Timothy Moog, 66, passed away at his home in Libby, MT on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. There will be a Rosary on June 6, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Inverness, MT. and on June 7, 2024, mass of the resurrection will be at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Inverness, MT. Inurnment and luncheon to follow the mass. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby, MT. 

Ruphina "Tina" Nitschke, 87, of Libby, MT said goodbye to her loved ones before passing away on April 9, 2024. She will be remembered for her wisdom, helpfulness, and wonderful cooking. Tina was born August 25,1936 in Beulah, North Dakota. She was the 6th out of 17 children born to Andrew and Martha [Reinhart] Tesky. She married Lester Nitschke on April 29,1956 in Riverdale, N.D. and they had two children, David and Pamella. Tina loved the outdoors, gardening, crocheting, bowling,...

Larry J. Curtiss was born March 19, 1923, at his parents' homestead on Deep Creek near Fortine, Montana and died in his sleep 101 years later, April 8, 2024. Although he lived in Columbia Falls with his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Teksu Rivera for the last three years, at the time of his passing he was visiting the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy, and John Waters, in Kila. He lived a full, rich life, only resorting to using a cane in the last year or so and never...

Heaven gained another angel.  Wanda Ruby Sweet, 75, was born November 3, 1948, to Franklin and Francine (Ledward) Sweet.  Wanda passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, with her daughter, Candy, by her side. Wanda was a very private person who enjoyed playing Cribbage and Yahtzee.  She was preceded in death by her father, Franklin Sweet; mother, Francine Sweet Moen; stepfather, Norman Moen; brother, Jim Sweet; and granddaughter, Cassandra Clark. Survivors include her...