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Beverly Yunk Obituary

BEVERLY D. YUNK, 53 MACHESNEY PARK - Beverly D. Yunk, 53, of Machesney Park, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, with her family at her side. She was born Dec. 12, 1960, in Rockford, the daughter of Junior and Diana (Pro) Foster. Beverly graduated from Jefferson High School and married Randy Yunk, her loving husband of 33 years. She was currently employed by Harlem High School in the office and enjoyed spending time in her backyard, working on flower beds and her vegetable garden. Beverly was a genuine person, full of love, laughter, and happiness who could light up a room when she walked in. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at OSF St. Anthony Cancer Center for all they have done for Beverly, and to her very dear family and friends for always being there and helping out. Survivors include her husband, Randy of Machesney Park; her daughter, Andrea (Brandon) McCauley of Rockford; son, Spencer (Andrea) Yunk of Loves Park; grandchildren, Oliver Yunk and Harrison McCauley; her parents; brother, Jeff (Julie) Foster of Rockford; and sister, Sheila (Jack) Grable of Machesney Park. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 1010 Ferguson St. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2014, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., with a time of remembrance at 8 p.m. Visitation also from 9 a.m. until time of prayer at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park. Express online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2014.

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October 6, 2014

sorry to hear this news Randy,your cousin Bob

Kathy Toledo

October 5, 2014

Dear Randy, Rafael and I are so deeply saddened to hear of Bev's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of all the good times we all spent together. She was a beautiful lady and will be missed by many. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tom Cullen

October 4, 2014

Randy,
So sorry to hear of Bev's passing. Iknow she will be missed. She was always full of fun.

Gary & Sandi Johnson

October 3, 2014

We are so sorry Randy, Andrea and Spencer. May all the wonderful memories you have of her carry you through this most difficult time. We will be thinking of you and praying for you in the days and weeks to come. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.

Bill and Pat Bremer

October 3, 2014

Randy~we are keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of Bev's passing and wish we would have kept in better contact with you. Take care and God bless.

October 3, 2014

Dear Randy,
I am so sorry to read about Bev's passing. Our love and prayers are with you. Our Deepest Sympathy,

Rick and Jody

CIT

October 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Your friends at CIT

Jeffrey Morris

October 3, 2014

Randy I am so sorry for you and your family. I pray that God will give you strength during this time. I will be out of town on Friday & Saturday but we should get together soon. God Bless

Ryan Yeager

October 3, 2014

Growing up Bev was like a second mother to me. She is a wonderful lady and would always have a smile on her face. My heart goes out to Randy, Spencer, Andrea, and the rest of the family. Stay Strong you have a wonderful angel watching over you all now.

Jeff Clark

October 2, 2014

Randy I am so sorry for you and your family. I pray that God will give you strength during this time.

Debbie Raethz

October 2, 2014

Sheila, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Another Angel has gone home.

Debbie Kennington

October 2, 2014

So sorry for your loss will keep your family in our prayers.

Debbie Kennington and Family

October 2, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of Beverly's passing . She was a beautiful and fabulous women . May peace be with you all. Mark and Michelle Crenshaw

October 2, 2014

Randy, the kids, and to Bev's family you are in my thoughts and prayers. There were a lot of great times together. Rest in peace Bev.

Stefan Brucki

October 2, 2014

We are deeply sorry and heart broken on losing Beverly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Randy.

Kim Smith

October 2, 2014

Randy and Family:
So sorry to hear about Bev. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

October 2, 2014

Randy & Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Beverly, we will be praying for all of you during this most difficult time. God bless you all,
Jim & Bonnie Crowley

Sandy & Al Sharp

October 2, 2014

Randy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you always especially during this difficult time.

Sandi Johnson

October 2, 2014

I was reflecting on how long I have known you...Spencer was 3 years old. There were some fun times over the years...I'll never forget your laugh...it made everyone laugh that much longer! So sad that you have been taken so soon. May you rest in peace among all the other angels.

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