All Obituaries

George Robert “Bob” Sanders, 93, of Troy, Montana, left this world on September 29th, 2022.  He ended a full life of 93 years at home with his family present, just as he had wished. The Sanders family first came to Troy in 1917.  Bob’s father, Henry Sanders and mother, Lavina (Fouks) Sanders were temporarily living in Kellogg, Idaho, where Henry was working as a carpenter at the Bunker Hill Mine, when Bob was born on January 14th, 1929. Bob grew up on the...

Gary E Miller, 71, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born on August 30, 1951 to Lyle and Betty Miller in Douglas, Wyoming. His early years were spent in Lance Creek and Gebo, Wyoming. The family moved to Billings when Gary was in the 5th grade. He graduated from Billings Senior High and enlisted in the Navy. While stationed in San Diego, he joined Big Willie and the Street Racers. He was honorably discharged in 1973.   In March of...

James "Bawanna Jim" Archie Carr, 78, told his last bad joke and left this earth on Wednesday,  September 21, 2022, at the age of 78 at Logan Health in Kalispell. Son to Swede and Marion Carr, Jim was born on July 25th, 1944 in Libby, MT. Jim was raised in Troy, MT and then went on to spend most of his adult life proudly serving in the United States Army. He did two tours in Vietnam and had the honor of receiving a Purple Heart for his service. Jim spent several years...

Collien M. Mick, 77, of Libby passed away Monday (9-19-2022) at Logan Healthcare in Kalispell. She was born at Sandpoint, Idaho on October 18, 1944 to Rodric Davis and Esther Schweiger Davis. She lived at various places with her family throughout the country until the family settled in Missouri. She married Randall Mick July 14, 1971. They later resided in Colfax, WA until coming to Libby in 1987. During her life, she had worked she had worked in health care as an aid in patient care and...

  Izzie R. Parker, 14, our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece, and friend, was granted her angel wings on September 12, 2022. Izzie was born May 27th, 2008 in Billings, MT to Christopher Robert Parker and Cassandra Ruess. Christopher and Jessica brought Izzie home to Libby, MT in April of 2009.  Izzie enjoyed playing sports, and making her friends and family laugh at any cost.  Izzie’s hobbies were journaling, any water sports (tubing, knee...

Patricia “Darlene” Wuest peacefully went to be with our Lord on Sunday September 12, 2022.  As with their entire life together,  the love of her life, Wally, was by her side.   Darlene was born to Leon and Gladys Cooper in Lebanon, Oregon on June 15, 1957.   She was the youngest of 7 siblings.   Darlene was raised in Scio, Oregon and graduated from Scio High School in 1975.  Darlene worked for Moore Business Forms until their closing, and...

Brownlee Peppenger, always known as Brownlee, 74, of Libby, MT passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his home in Libby of natural causes.  He was born June 18, 1948 in Libby to Frank and Laura Mae (Bailey) Atchison.  Brownlee grew up and attended school in Libby until he was 17.  He later earned his GED.  After moving back to Libby, he went to work for J. Neils Lumber Company in the 1970’s and worked there as it changed hands with St. Regis and Champion...

KENT LOUIS BROWN, 90, passed away August 30, 2022.  Kent was born April 30, 1932.  He moved to Trego, Montana, in May 2021, from Meridian, Idaho, where he lived for many years. Kent is preceded by his parents, brother and sister.   He is survived by his children, Steven Brown (Vancouver, Washington), Roderick Brown (Temple, Texas), Terry Jones (South Riding, Virginia) and Cindy Carrell (Trego, Montana).  He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6...

Robert E. Wenholz, 86, died on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Libby Care Center.  He was born in Forsyth MT on Nov. 17, 1935 to Clinton and Florence Wenholz.  He enlisted into the US Navy after high school.   Robert moved to Libby, MT in the late 60’s to begin working on Libby Dam. He worked construction until he retired.   Survivors include his children, Ward Wenholz, Debra Kendall, Dennis Wenholz; and a sister Ruth West.   Graveside services will be held at...

Stephen P. Mock, 75, of Libby, died on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Lewistown in the Central Montana Medical Center after an illness. He was born December 28, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Walter Coe and Dolores McGee. He grew up in New Orleans on Johnson Street until the age of 17, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Ascending through the enlisted ranks to Master Sergeant (E-7), MSgt Mock became very well decorated. After completing 3 tours in Vietnam as a Pedro Air Rescue...