Robert Allen Yunker II

Robert Allen Yunker II, 31, of The Phillipines, and formerly of Chicago, died suddenly on Thursday, June 25, 2020, while visiting family in Union County. 

He is survived by his wife, Merasol Yunker; daughter Sophia Yunker; his mother and stepfather, Colleen and Dave Atherton, his father and stepmother, Robert and Tiffany Yunker; brother Dolton Yunker and sister Fallon Yunker; two half-brothers, Dillon and Josh; and two nieces, Laylah and Maybel Basler.

Robbie was a kind and gentle soul.  While he faced many obstacles in his life he kept going. Life was not about himself but about others.

A memorial gathering will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Crain Funeral Home Egyptian Chapel of Energy, 3208 S. Park Ave., Carterville, with remembrances by family and friends.

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Crain Funeral Home Egyptian Chapel of Energy is in charge of arrangements.