All Obituaries

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,...

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,...

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...

Graeme L. Baker, age 99, passed away after a short illness on April 1, 2024. He was born in Kalispell on March 7, 1925, to Graeme B and Rose L. Baker. Growing up in Kalispell during the great depression, he developed a keen interest in science and electronics. A teacher urged him to attend a course in amateur (ham) radio and he received his ham license at age 11, becoming one of the youngest persons to earn a ham license in the country. He began his college education at Montana State...

John Dinkins (G’pa John) passed away on April 1st, 2024. He was born on July 22nd, 1942, in Sedro Woolley, WA to Gladys and Thomas Dinkins. John was a small man in stature but had the biggest heart ever (“don’t tell anyone”). Family and friends were the most important part of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved teaching his wife, children, and grandchildren his passion.  John was an electrician by trade and a proud member of the IBEW...

Brandon Michael Murer, 27, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby, MT.  Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.

Brandon Murer was born on September 15, 1996, in Missoula MT. He was called home, to be with his Lord and Savior after a long hard battle, and passed in his home of natural causes, on March 29, 2024, at the age of 27. Brandon grew up living full throttle, loving to ride his bike as recklessly as possible and graduated to dirt bikes and snowmobiles. He always loved hunting and fishing when given the opportunity. He made an impact on everyone he met. He was very respectful and such a sweet...

Lynette Starling Peggy “Lynette” Starling passed away suddenly in Eureka Mt on Wednesday March 27th 2024. She was 81 years old. She was born December 16th 1942 in Kelso Washington to Victor “Lynn” and Pearl “Peggy” Workman. She was the oldest of five children. The family eventually moved back to Pinkham creek. She graduated from Lincoln County High School in Eureka in 1960. In February of 1961, she married Robert D “Bob” Starling and was very...

Margaret Ann (Balf) Hacke, known affectionately as Marge, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024. She was born on October 1, 1939, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to Alice Rose Agnes (Carter) Balf and Thomas John Balf, joining her older brother, John (Jack) Thomas Balf. Marge's early years were spent in Eastport, Idaho, before her family relocated to Sweetgrass, Montana, in 1944, when her father was transferred to the customs office. Tragically, Marge lost her father when she was just eleven...