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Shaun W
Yunk
Feb 2, 1940 — Nov 13, 2019
Shaun W. Yunk,79, of Belvidere, IL died peacefully Wednesday
evening, November 13, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.Shaun
was born February 2, 1940 in Rockford, IL the son of Clarence and Irene
(Kronke) Yunk. He married Judith Loveridge on March 25, 1959 at the US
Naval Base, David Adams Memorial Chapel, in Norfolk, VA – it was one of the best
days of his life. Shaun served our country in the United States Navy as a 3rd
Class Petty Officer. After his military career, he began working as a machine
operator for Sundstrand Corporation for 29 years; more recently you could find
Shaun at Elliot Golf Course as the starter. He was a longtime member of First
United Methodist Church in Belvidere, IL. He was also a member of the VFW Post
1461, the American Legion, and the Belvidere Youth Baseball program.
Shaun will be dearly missed by his children, Shauna (Paul)
Arco of Belvidere, Troy (Barbi) Yunk of Belvidere, Scott (Debbie) Yunk of
Poplar Grove, and Deana Ghastin of Belvidere; sister, Debby (Mike) Keating of
Belvidere; grandchildren, Sara (Ken) Beever, Aaron (Trisha) Leonard, Dustin
Boardman, Caleb (Jazmine) Boardman, Bruyn Yunk, Tyler Yunk, Eryk Yunk, Skyler
Yunk, Sam Arco, Mason Yunk, Jacob Popovich, Connor Yunk, Evan Velmont;
great-grandsons, Max Beever, Elliott Boardman, Emmitt Boardman, Baby Leonard;
great-granddaughters, Avery Beever and Baby Boardman; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy; parents;
stepfather, Bill Carey and sister, Clarice Dickerson.
The family acknowledges doctors and nurses of OSF St.
Anthony Medical Center, St. Anne's Center and OSF Hospice for the love and care
given to Shaun and his family.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday,
November 17, 2019 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut
Ave., Belvidere, IL, 61008. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday,
November 18, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, 610 Bonus Ave, Belvidere,
IL 61008. Rev. Jim Bell will be officiating. Burial with military rites at
Highland Garden of Memories. Memorial contributions in Shaun's memory may be
given in care of the American Cancer Society or B.Y.B. (Belvidere Youth
Baseball) in Shaun's memory. To light a candle or write a condolence, please
visit www.AndersonFCS.com.
Sunday
Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Monday
First United Methodist Church
Starts at 1:00 pm
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