Shirley Krol, 88 of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 22, 1936, in Royalton, Kentucky, to the late Fred and Maggie (Bradley) Watson.
Shirley was a homemaker. Family was the center of her life. She was a proud, loving grandmother. She also enjoyed visiting the Casino.
On April 7, 1965, Shirley married John Krol, who preceded her in death on November 15, 1999. Surviving are her children, Karen (Larry) Stevens of La Porte, and John P. (Patricia) Krol of Warren, Michigan; grandchildren, Ryan (Ali) Stevens, and Ashley Krol; great-grandchildren, Chevy Stevens, Zoe Stevens, Noah Stevens, Athan Krol, and Laela Krol; and a sister Gaye Crittendon of Knox, Indiana.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Michael Krol; a daughter, Maggie Krol; and siblings, Wilgus Watson, Clarice Brown, and Gloria Santee.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM to 12 noon on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.
A funeral service will begin at noon on Friday, May 30, 2025, in the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Patton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital, https://give.
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Shirley’s life, or leave a message of comfort for her family, please visit esslingfuneralhome.com
