Five Women Remembered in Recent Obituaries

Martha Brackney, 68, died unexpectedly on October 22, 2026; she was remembered for her generosity, her work supporting children with special needs, and a 52-year marriage to her husband, Dan. Frances “Fran” Brown, born in San Antonio in 1943, died on November 6, 2026; she worked in publishing, hospitality and retail, loved Chicago’s baseball and football teams, and was remembered for placing a child for adoption. Lillian Marie Harris, 75, of Tacoma, died October 25, 2026, after a life devoted to caring for family and helping people experiencing homelessness alongside her husband, Eugene. Sherry Lynn Reese, who died October 18, 2026, was remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother whose faith, family and love of travel inspired others; a celebration of life was scheduled for November 14 in Renton, Washington. Lois Baughman, who died November 4, 2026, was remembered for her devotion to family, her years working at a Peoria dry cleaner, and her involvement in her church and community.