Former Maytag union leader David L. Bevard dies at 73

Bevard, a longtime labor advocate who fought to save the Maytag plant and testified before Congress, passed away on Christmas Day.
David L. Bevard

David L. Bevard, 73, of Bolingbrook, formerly of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 25, 2025. Celebration of life visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral and Cremation Services, Galesburg.
Loren R. Hunnicutt

Loren R. Hunnicutt, 87, formerly of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 28, 2025. Graveside service with military honors 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at East Linwood Cemetery.
Marybeth Hawk

Marybeth Hawk, 90, of Roseville, passed away Dec. 27, 2025. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at Ellison Township Cemetery, Smithshire. Memorials to Beacon of Hope Hospice.
Otis Lee Brown

Otis Lee Brown, 70, of rural Woodhull, passed away Dec. 26, 2025. Visitation 1 p.m. followed by funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Rux Funeral Home, Galva.
