All Obituaries

Kenneth L. (Kenny) Beckstrom, 78, died January 30, 2023, at his home in Libby.  He was born August 19, 1944, in Newport, Washington, to Arnold and Nina Beckstrom, and came to Libby with them in 1949.  He attended school in Libby, graduating from Libby High School in 1962.  Kenneth served in the United States Army, serving at several Army installations throughout the country as a cook. Following his discharge, Kenneth returned to Libby and worked for Remp Sand and...

Beth Sagen (Elizabeth Ann Enders) passed away January 30, 2023, she was 74 years young. Mom always stuck to her story of being 19 and we weren't about to argue with her on that one! Mom was born to James and Rose Enders. She grew up in Libby, Montana with her five other siblings. She loved to play her clarinet, drag the gut in her old pickup truck, and socialize with her friends and peers. One afternoon in June of 1965, there was a handsome guy by the name of Bruce Sagen, who was...

Aliya Rene Kolb, 10, passed away in a vehicle accident in Kila, Montana, on Friday, January 27, 2023. Aliya was born on March 12, 2012, to Shawn and Krystal Kolb, in Libby, Montana. Aliya was passionate about many things. She had a deep love for animals and the outdoors.  She loved horseback riding, fishing, art, and skiing.  Aliya looked forward to starting barrel racing this spring.  It was the thing she was most passionate about. Aliya is preceded in death by her aunt...

Billy Dan Fenimore, 78, of Troy, Montana, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, of natural causes at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Billy was born on January 22, 1945, to parents Raymond D. and Katherine (Stewart) Fenimore in Chanute, Kansas. Billy grew up in Colorado, joined the United States Marine Corps out of high school, and served his country honorably in Vietnam. He went on to study welding in college, where he made the Dean's...

Gladys Anderine Sather, 98, of Libby, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center of natural causes.  She was born September 8, 1924, in Lakeside, MT, to Vern S. and Emma (Harrison) Asbridge.  Gladys attended Lakeside School and Somers High, graduating from Flathead High School in Kalispell in 1942.  In her youth, Gladys was a proud Girl Scout. As a teenager, she worked as a soda jerk at Kussoff’s Candy Kitchen and at Woolworth’s, both...

Verna Joan (Gentry) Chapel, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Libby Care Center in Libby, Montana. Verna was born on July 8, 1940, in Wilder, Idaho, to Virgil and Pearl (Thompson) Gentry. During her life, Verna owned and ran Chap’s Video, and worked and managed the Halfway House, in Troy, Montana. She married Charles Wesley Chapel on September 6, 1958, and had four children. Verna is preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Pearl Gentry; husband Charles Wesley...

Dolores “Dee” Marie (Hoeffner) Fitzhugh, 90, was called home to be with our Lord, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at her home in Troy, surrounded by her family. Dolores was born on October 26, 1932, in Great Falls, Montana, to Gustave and Elsie Hoeffner. Dolores graduated high school in Fort Benton, Montana. During her life she worked at JC Penny’s in administration, and was a caretaker of the Swanson Lodge for fifteen years.  Dolores was also a care giver to Ruby and...

Gloria Marie Cornwell, 77, passed away peacefully at the Libby Care Center on January 16, 2023, in Libby, Montana. Gloria was born in Libby on June 13, 1945. She was married in 1963, and had two sons, Joey and Terry Daniels. In March 1988, Gloria married Jim Cornwell, the love of her life. They spent their lives together in Irrigon, Oregon, raising chickens, dogs, watching every western, and hosting friends and family from afar. She enjoyed going for long drives and traveling to visit family...

Albert J. Fantozzi, 84, passed away on January 13, 2023, in Libby. He was born to Corrado “Topsy” and Anna (Cada) Fantozzi on June 24, 1938, in Ural, MT. When Al was two, the family moved to Libby and purchased a home on Cedar Street. After attending Libby High School, he joined the Army and was stationed in Wurzburg, Germany until honorably discharged in 1963. Upon his return home, he started work at J. Neils Lumber Company as a millworker. Al was known for his hard work ethic...

Ida May (Garrison) Templin, 88, passed away January 10, 2023 at the Kootenai Medical Hospital in Coeur d’Alene, ID, with her daughter, Deanna Snow, and granddaughter, Amy Snow, by her side.  She died of complications from sepsis and an ischemic stroke.  Ida was born July 2, 1934 in Bonners Ferry, ID to Roscoe and Selma Garrison.  She grew up in Libby and also spent a lot of time in Bonners Ferry where she had so many relatives. Growing up, Ida worked many different jobs...