The news of Mark Deetjen’s passing has sent ripples of sorrow through both his local community in Chicago and the broader construction industry. Known as a highly respected concrete contractor and the driving force behind Premium Concrete, Mark was more than a skilled tradesman—he was a mentor, a friend, and a genuinely good human being. Mark passed away while in San Diego, California, … Read more

 The Portland community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Ryan Jordan, a devoted family man and tireless advocate for youth athletics, who passed away Thursday morning after a short illness. He was 44 years old. To many in Portland, Ryan wasn’t just a name — he was a fixture. A leader who showed up early and stayed late. … Read more

The tragic story surrounding former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has taken a dramatic and unexpected turn, as new evidence appears to challenge the official narrative in the fatal crash that led to criminal charges against him. Lacy, who died earlier this year, had been facing multiple serious charges, including negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and … Read more

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Parker Boles, a proud alumnus of Klein Collins High School and a former member of the Tigers Baseball team, Class of 2023. Parker’s death has left a profound impact on those who knew him, from teammates and classmates to teachers, coaches, … Read more

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Brenton Clarke Little, a talented and respected creative professional from Little Rock, Arkansas, originally from Meridian, Mississippi. Brenton passed away recently, though the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed at the time of this publication. Brenton was known not only for his artistic vision but also for … Read more

A devastating climbing accident has claimed the life of an experienced Alaskan mountaineer in Yosemite National Park, marking the third fatal climbing incident on El Capitan this summer. The accident has sent shockwaves through the close-knit climbing community and reignited safety concerns on one of the world’s most iconic — and perilous — rock faces. … Read more

Michael Summers of Mount Airy, Maryland, passed away today, leaving behind a legacy marked by strength, resilience, and quiet courage. He faced a lifelong battle with brittle juvenile type 1 diabetes, a condition that challenged him daily but never broke his spirit. In recent years, he endured kidney dialysis treatments for five years with the … Read more

The tragic passing of Iryna Zarutska, a young Ukrainian refugee living in Raleigh, North Carolina, in August has left a profound impact on the community — and led to meaningful legislative change aimed at protecting others. In the wake of her death, North Carolina lawmakers came together to pass a critical new measure: “Iryna’s Law.” Iryna’s … Read more

The community of Longview, Texas, is mourning the loss of Colby Byrnes, who passed away following a courageous battle with melanoma. Colby’s passing has left a deep sadness among family, friends, and all who had the honor of knowing him. Remembered for his kind heart and warm spirit, Colby was someone who left a lasting … Read more

The community of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, is grieving the devastating loss of Joey Williams, a student at Donegal High School, who tragically passed away following a car accident. His untimely death has left classmates, teachers, family, and friends in deep shock and sorrow. Joey was widely known and loved within the Donegal High School community. … Read more