Shirley Ann Yoquelet, 87, of Ossian, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
Shirley was born in Wells County, Indiana on Nov. 24, 1937, daughter of the late Wilbur and Clara (Vollmar) Ross.
She was a teacher at Huntington County Schools, retiring after 30 years. Shirley was a member of the Waynedale Eastern Star, Emerald Chapter and Ossian United Methodist Church. She also sang and directed the Church Choir.
Shirley is survived by by her husband of 53 years, Gene Yoquelet; sister, Roberta Gilbert of Ossian; niece, Michele (Larry) Pulfer; and great-nephews, Joshua Pulfer and Eric Pulfer.
A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 4, 2025 at Elzey Patterson Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana 46777, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial to follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to Ossian United Methodist Church. Condolences can be left online at www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com.