Brett Robert Yuknis
Brett R. Yuknis, of Brookhaven, GA, formerly of Burr Ridge, IL. Beloved fiancée of Kristin Nicole Saunders. Loving son of Susan (Peter) Sturgis and Robert Yuknis. Devoted brother of Christine (Ted) Lehman. Dear step-brother of Erin (David) Yarmo. Dedicated uncle of Emily and Justin Lehman, and Ethan and Ryder Yarmo. Cherished nephew of Chuck (Carol) Zdenek, Bill (Diane) Zdenek, Jim (Linda) Vlodek, Michael (Desta) Yuknis, John Yuknis; and Ed (Babs) Vaitkunas. Fond cousin of Katie (Don) Kaminski and children Hannah, Madeline, Ella, and Nathan; Brian (Brie) Zdenek and children Brinn and Bram; Denise (Joe) Sanchez and children Jakob, Penny, Eddie, and Ollie; Karen (Ryan) McElvogue and children Paddy and Rory; Laurie Zdenek; Kurt Vlodek; Kim Vlodek; Kerri (Brandon) Heider; and Andrew. Brett was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles (Evelyn) Zdenek and Andrew (Dolores) Yuknis, and by his uncle, Tom Yuknis. Brett was friend to so many wonderful people. Visitation 1:00pm until time of Funeral Service 6:00pm, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Association are appreciated. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500
My heartfelt symphony to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss, too young. Prayers for family and friends. May be be in God’s loving care. Byron and Barbara Loehman and friends of Lyonsville church.
We will miss you Brett. Forever in our hearts. Love you brother.
You embraced me as a friend when I first came to Illinois from California in 6th grade. We grew up together as great friends and always stayed in touch. My sincerest sympathies to all friends and family. Love you Brett, miss you. See you again someday on the other side.
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
“We Belong to God and to him we Shall return”
The “Bother from another Mother” to my sons Garrett and Darren. From that fearless, life-loving boy you became a special and wonderful man who meant so much to so many.
Thought of frequently, always loved, forever missed.
Debby
Kristin: We are so incredibly sorry for your shocking loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mr. and Mrs. Baker (Emily’s parents)
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy we are so sorry for your loss.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry and our sympathy to family and friends. May be test in God’s loving care. Byron and Barbara Loehman
I am so sorry to hear of Brett’s death. I have fond memories of his childhood at Lyonsville. My prayers and sympathies are with all his family and friends who will miss him.
Deepest sympathy to Kristin and to Brett’s family. I have many fond memories of him as a youth at Lyonsville Church and share your sense of loss. May your faith, joyous memories, and the love of family and friends bring you comfort.
Deepest sympathy to Kristin & to Brett’s family for their loss of him. I have many fond memories of him as a youth at Lyonsville Church and am thankful for the time we all did have with him. May your faith, the love of family and friends, and memories of many fun and joyous times with him give you comfort.
My deepest sorrow for the loss of Brett. He was so loved and will be in our hearts forever. I’m so sorry.
My dearest Kristin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is so much I wish to say, but words fail me.
Ed and Grazina Vizinas
Our heartfelt sorrow and prayers for all of you.