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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
By Benson Judge | Published: July 29, 2026 The United States is mourning the loss of Senator Lindsey Graham, the longtime South Carolina Republican whose decades of public service left a lasting mark on American politics and foreign policy. Graham died earlier this month at the age of 71, prompting tributes from political leaders across party … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 19, 2026 | Sources: Anderson and Sons Mortuary. The family and friends of Blake David Smith mourned his death following his passing in Provo, Utah, on July 22, 2021. According to his funeral-home obituary, Blake was 19 years old. He was born on August 9, 2001, in Murrieta, California, … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 23, 2026 | Sources: public statements from the Sackville Minor Hockey Association Nova Scotia , Canadian Province – The Lower Sackville and wider Nova Scotia communities are mourning the death of Matthew “Matt” Lent, a devoted husband and father, respected emergency medical communications professional and beloved youth hockey coach. Matt’s … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 23, 2026 | Sources: Arkansas State Police preliminary fatal-crash information The Jonesboro, Arkansas, community is remembering Willow S. Searcy, a 20-year-old woman whose life ended in a motorcycle crash on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Willow died alongside her fiancé, Thomas J. “T.J.” Haney, following a collision at the intersection … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 22, 2026 Canada -The Camp Crossroads, St. Catharines and Ontario hockey communities are mourning the unexpected death of Dawson Abrahams, a young man remembered for his Christian faith, leadership, athletic ability and commitment to serving others. Camp Crossroads confirmed Dawson’s passing in a public statement, describing him as a beloved … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 19, 2026 FREDERICTON, New Brunswick — Johnny Khoury, a well-known Fredericton-area businessman, community supporter, and owner of Johnny’s Gas Bar, passed away in an accident. His sudden loss has deeply saddened family, friends, and the broader Keswick and Fredericton communities. Originally from Keswick, New Brunswick, Johnny was a familiar … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 19, 2026 | Sources: Official statements from Sanford Health, public records, verified news reports, and family announcements. SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota — T. Denny Sanford, the visionary businessman and one of America’s most generous philanthropists, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the age of 90. Through his extraordinary … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 19, 2026 | Sources: Statements from University of Louisville Rugby LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — Sam Keller, a dedicated athlete, passed away in July 2026. He was in his early 20s. Born and raised with strong ties to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Sam attended the prestigious Georgetown Preparatory School in North … Read more
By Benson Judge | Published: July 19, 2026 OTTAWA, Ohio — Sheila Ann Vorst, 45, of Ottawa, passed away in July 2026. A loving mother, dedicated family member, and active community supporter. Born on July 31, 1980, Sheila married her husband, Craig Joseph Vorst, on November 12, 2005. The couple built a life together filled … Read more
