Shirley Ann Yoquelet, 87, of Ossian, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. Shirley was born in Wells County, Indiana on November 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, Ossian United Methodist Church, and she also sang and directed the Church Choir. She 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 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Elzey Patterson Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Mill Street, Ossian, Indiana 46777, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Burial to follow the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to Ossian United Methodist Church.
