Why I find obituary headlines amusing

While death is no laughing matter, I do find reading obituary headlines to be quite amusing and entertaining. For example,

-Donald Gibbons Jr., 69, knew everybody
-Thelma Campbell, 72, strong will to live
-Alice Lendellman 54, took care of kids

Wouldn't it have been cool to meet the man who knew everybody?

How about the woman who had a strong will to live? The woman who took care of her kids? Fascinating!

I need to start writing more of these down as I come across them. I'll add that to my list of things to do.