1962
Laura
2015
Laura Lynn Yoquelet
September 23, 1962 — December 31, 2015
Laura was born on September 23, 1962 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late Gerald Yoquelet and Juanita (Hughes) Yoquelet and she survives.
Laura graduated in 1981 from Park Hill Learning Center. Laura was employed by ARC of Allen County for 15 years. Laura also worked at Arby's in New Haven for 19 years where she greeted the many patrons with her warm, cheery personality.
Laura was also involved with the Special Olympics of Allen County. She received gold medals in swimming, bowling, and track and field events. She was also in 4-H along with girl scouts in her younger years. She also enjoyed cruising Monroeville with her 3-wheel bike. Crossword puzzles and crocheting were two past times that she enjoyed in her later years also. But among her many activities and passions, Laura was best - known for her many hugs!
Surviving are her mother, Juanita Yoquelet of Monroeville, IN; brother, Harold Yoquelet of Decatur, IN; brother, Michael Yoquelet of Ft. Wayne, IN; brother, Thomas (Jennifer) Yoquelet of Monroeville, IN; sister, Teresa (Joseph) Knefelkamp of Hoagland, IN; sister, Carla Jane Hormann of Ft. Wayne, IN; sister-in-law, Alese Rhodes of Kennewick, WA; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Laura in death was 1 brother, Vincent D. Rhodes.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel with Rev. Richard Baker officiating.
Graveside Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.
Friends will be received from 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, IN.
Preferred memorials are to Monroeville Fire Dept. or the Woodburn Christian Children's Home.
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