NOTABLE DEATHS | February 17, 2017
Pakistan Sufi Shrine Bombing Victims ›
At least 83 people have died in a suicide bombing…
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | February 16, 2017
Can You Bury Your Pet With You After You Die? ›
It is possible in some places to have your pet with you for eternity...
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | February 17, 2017
Died February 17 ›
Jazz legend Thelonious Monk and other other notable people who died this day in history...
Did You Know?
Japan has one of the highest cremation rates in the world - 99.9% (compared to approximately 40% in the United States).
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | February 9, 2017
True Love to the End ›
It’s often in the obituaries where an everyday couple’s great romance is finally told.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 8, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
Though used interchangeably today, gravestones and tombstones were once two different things: the marker on top of a gravesite and the coffin's stone lid.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Jill Saward
Rape victim became an advocate for victims of sexual assault
Allan Williams
The first manager of the Beatles
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
Anne Jennings
First African-American registered nurse to graduate from Hartford Hospital School
Mary Louise "Lou" Rodeen
The first woman to be accepted into the Northwestern University Band.
Willie Evans
Buffalo football star whose 1958 team refused to play in a bowl game banning black players
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Where there is love there is life.
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George "The Animal" Steele (1937 - 2017) ›
February 17, 2017
WWE Hall of Famer was hated and loved by 1980's pro wrestling fans...
Walter "Junie" Morrison (1954 - 2017) ›
February 17, 2017
Keyboardist performed with P-Funk, Ohio Players...
Bruce Lansbury (1930 - 2017) ›
February 16, 2017
TV producer, brother of actress Angela Lansbury...
Stuart McLean (1948 - 2017) ›
February 16, 2017
Canadian humorist hosted CBC Radio's 'The Vinyl Cafe'...
Bobby Freeman (1940 - 2017) ›
February 14, 2017
R&B singer-songwriter was known best for his hit song 'Do You Want To Dance'…
Al Jarreau (1940 - 2017) ›
February 12, 2017
Legendary jazz singer won 7 Grammy awards…