The 2004 version of Barack Obama, who captured the nation with a dazzling speech about unity and went on to win the presidency on a message of hope, died on Monday. He was 8 years old.The cause of death appeared to be a bitter realization that he needed to win reelection in an increasingly partisan political environment, a cancer that he had been battling for months if not years. ...
Sister Ida Mae was peacefully born into eternal life on Friday, May 18 at 12:25 a.m. Her unexpected death brought sadness to her Sisters at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, to her family and friends. Her deep appreciation for all of life inspired her community, family and countless others.