All Obituaries

Our loving Husband, Dad and Papa, Jack L. Murer, went home to his Father on May 18, 2022. Jack was born to Marion “Cy” and Florence Nelson Murer in Kalispell, MT on July 12, 1940. Jack married Diane K. McQueen on April 17, 1970, combining their families and adding two more.  They were married for 52 years. Jack moved from the Flathead to Libby at the age of 18.  He worked for St. Regis Lumber Company and Champion as a millworker and sawyer and was a sawyer for other...

Gaither Collis Walker, 94, a longtime resident of the Tobacco Valley, was called home to Jesus May 16, 2022 at Logan Health in Whitefish.  He was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on August 25, 1927 to Gaither and Alice Walker.  He was one of 16 children and was also a twin to his brother Wallace Walker.  He was the last living sibling.  Collis was a Veteran of United States Navy, W.W. II, Sea Bees...

Kathleen Ann Evans Drake, 78, died on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Logan Health in Kalispell, Montana. She was born on June 26, 1943 in Glendive, Montana to Robert and Kathryn Evans.  She graduated from Dawson County High School in 1961.  After high school she worked at the Wibaux County Courthouse, where she met David Drake.  They married on September 14, 1963 in Wibaux, Montana. They had 2 daughters. Kathy and David owned numerous successful businesses in Medicine Lake, Froid,...

It is with heavy hearts the family of Wilma Countryman announces her passing on May 6, 2022. Wilma was born September 7", 1937 in Tom, Oklahoma to Bernice & Lee Roy Jones. Wilma tragically lost her Daddy in 1938 in McCurtain, Oklahoma when she was very small.   Wilma was a born again Christian and she loved the lord. Reflected by her genuine nature, she was caring & kind. To her family, her passion and love for others transcended from visits, sharing fond memories, and...

Erna Wimbley passed away at the age of 101 on 5 May 2022 in Eureka, Montana. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and neighbors. She is survived by her children, Kathy Wimbley, Patricia, Wimbley, Alice Davis, Carol Ann Curry, Kevin Wimbley, Mark Wimbley. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Chapel of Praise at 79 Thirsty Hollow Road, Eureka, Montana 59917, then a grave side service directly afterwards at the Tobacco Valley Cemetery on...

Wayne J. Broom, 93, died on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home in Eureka. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Tobacco Valley Cemetery in Eureka.  Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Eureka.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.

Gay Eva Lynn Myrhang, 85, passed away April 29, 2022.  She was born April 27, 1937 in Mount Pleasant, MI to Wilbur and Eleanor (O’Conner) Edmonds.   She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Myrhang, June 1, 1989.   Gay loved crafting and living in sunny New Port Richey, Florida. She was a devoted wife and mother, and was very proud of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Survivors include her children Micheal (Becky) Myers, Scott (Linda) Myers...

Doris J. Kutz, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Schneidmiller House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born on July 7, 1938 at Livingston, Montana to George and Ruth Cox. She grew up in Wilsall, Montana. Doris attended college at Prairie Bible Institute (Alberta, Canada) and returned to live in Livingston, Montana until her marriage to Richard Kutz (also from Wilsall).   They were married in August 1961 and moved to Libby, Montana where they...

  Clarence “Dee” Dixon, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at the Libby Care Center.  He was born on February 19, 1936 at Pocatello, Idaho to Clarence and Zella Dixon.   Dee was a hard working family man and US Navy veteran serving with the Seabees MCB-10 from 1956 to 1958 in Guam.  He then returned home to Spokane, Washington where he would raise his family.  Dee spent his career working for Spokane Roofing until 1978 then Eastern...