Shirley McWhirt Yakesch Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley McWhirt Yakesch in Ellsworth, Kansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on March 10, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Brack and Emma Brack (Galliart); her former husband Gayle McWhirt; her husband Frank Yakesch, Jr.; her son Don McWhirt; her daughter-in-law Deborah McWhirt; and her brothers, Everett and Orville Brack.
She is survived by: her children, Raelene Heitschmidt (Todd) of Holyrood, KS and David McWhirt (Gina) of Franklin, TN; and her grandchildren, Tim Garth (Sarah), Ashley Chandler (Cody), Chelsea McWhirt (Nathan Elsey), Victoria Dillehay (Drew) and Samantha Marker (Kyle). She is also survived by ten great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church of Lincolnville, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
