Benson Judge 
The professional bowling community is mourning the death of Jakob Butturff, one of the most accomplished competitors of his generation and a multiple-time Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour champion. Butturff died on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the age of 32, according to the Professional Bowlers Association. His sudden passing prompted an outpouring of grief … Read more
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 48. The Atlanta Falcons confirmed her passing in an official statement released on Friday, July 31, describing Cristina as “a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose strength, grace, and resilience touched all … Read more
The Massachusetts community is mourning the tragic death of Sebastian Hamilton, a 17-year-old who died following a single-vehicle crash in Abington on Wednesday morning. According to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and Abington Police Department, Sebastian was driving a sport utility vehicle that crashed into a tree after a police officer attempted to stop … Read more
United States – The United States has lost one of the last living symbols of the World War II home front with the death of Jeanne Gibson, a beloved “Rosie the Riveter,” educator, historian and lifelong advocate for preserving the legacy of America’s wartime workforce. Jeanne Gibson died on July 29, 2026, at the … Read more
Brian Kurt Hesse is being remembered as a respected automotive professional, mentor, devoted father, and cherished friend whose decades of service at Commonwealth Motors left a lasting impact on colleagues, customers, and the broader community. The company announced his passing in a heartfelt tribute, describing Hesse as more than a valued employee—someone who had become … Read more
The New York youth sports community is mourning the reported death of Yeoman “Yman” Wilder, the longtime baseball coach and founder of the Harlem Baseball Hitting Academy, whose decades of mentoring young athletes left a lasting impact on hundreds of families throughout New York City. Known for combining athletic instruction with academic guidance and … Read more
APPLETON, Wis. — Michael Verkuylen, a Freedom, Wisconsin, resident who was awaiting trial on multiple criminal charges in Outagamie County, has died, according to court records. Following his death, the criminal case against him was formally dismissed. Verkuylen was 61 years old, according to court filings. The dismissal was ordered after prosecutors informed the … Read more
Birmingham AL – Family, friends, colleagues, and business leaders across Alabama are mourning the death of Edward Shaw, founder and chairman of the board of LLH Healthcare, whose leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and commitment to serving others left a lasting mark on Birmingham and beyond. His passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from those … Read more
Springfield, Missouri – Gabriel “Gabe” McDaniel, a 27-year-old resident of Springfield, Missouri, has died, leaving behind a community that had followed his difficult recovery from severe burn injuries sustained in a bonfire accident in 2025. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from family, friends, coworkers, and supporters throughout the Ozarks. For months, thousands … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 29, 2026 MCHENRY, Ill – Magdalena Jablonska, a 48-year-old resident of Des Plaines, Illinois, has been identified as the woman who lost her life following a tragic boating accident on the Fox River in McHenry over the weekend. Authorities say the collision, which has led to felony criminal charges … Read more
