Age 90 of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday morning August 28, 2025. Shirley was born in Kalamazoo, on November 10, 1934, and was the daughter of William “Buster” and Gladys (Curren) Cronk. Shirley attended Mattawan Schools and worked for both the Checker Cab Co. and Shakespeare Fishing Reel Co. Shirley was an avid horse lover. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Robert Cronk, David Cronk, Marcille Rynd and Barbara Cronk. She is survived by her son, Doug Neal; nieces, Julie Cronk and Cathy (Neil) McCormick; nephews, Timothy Cronk and Dan (Linda) Rynd.