Jami Gail Jones of Osceola, Ind., owner of Canine Crazy pet boutique in Granger, Ind., died suddenly on May 1. She was 38. more>>

Steve Irwin, known worldwide as the "Crocodile Hunter," was killed Sept. 4 while making an undersea nature film off the coast of Australia. more>>

Glen Taylor, president of Reinsman Equestrian Products, died in September after a battle with cancer. more>>

Heath Jens Laetari, vice president of dive operations, partner and acquisitions manager for Dynasty Marine Associates Inc. of Marathon, Fla., was lost at sea on Sept. 14, the company reported. more>>

William (Billy) Augenstein, president and owner of Royal Pet Supplies, died Sunday, April 18 of a heart attack. He was 51. more>>

Bart Schillaci, president of The Bramton Co. in Irving, Texas, succumbed to cancer last Thursday. more>>

Morris Animal Foundation veterinary vice president and trustee John L. “Jack” Mara, DVM, died Thursday March 27, 2003, in Topeka, Kan. He was 78. more>>

A Petco groomer died in the nightclub blaze in West Warick, R.I. The fire killed nearly 100 people and injured at least 180 more. more>>

Klaus Djukastein, co-founder and former chairman of Contech Electronics, died in January after a lengthy illness. more>>