Catherine Marie Cronk, 78, of Cecilton, MD passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born in Alton, IL on August 25,1946, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Estes Manning.

Catherine dedicated her life to caring for her family, providing a loving and nurturing home for her loved ones. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.

Survivors include her children, Bear Cronk, Reva, VA, and Denise Cronk, Cecilton, MD; 5 grandchildren, Megan Bishop, Summer Johnson, Barry Cronk Jr., Dillon Cronk, and Patrick McNeal Jr.; 10 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Claire, of Jacksonville, IL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Murray Cronk; and her 3 brothers.

All services will be private.