Shirley Ann (Adams) Kraus passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 24, 1953 in Nebraska City to Clyde Dean and Vera Elva "Toots" Adams.  She grew up on a farm outside of Peru, NE.  She attended Peru Prep school until freshman year and then went on to continue and graduate from Auburn High School.  Soon after graduation, she married David Kraus.  They had 3 kids together, daughters Dena and Kari and son Greg.  She worked at Crete Hospital for 25 years, first in the cafeteria and then as an x-ray technician.  She continued her career at St. Elizabeth as a certified surgical technician in Labor and Delivery.  She was there for 17 years before her retirement.  Shirley is survived by her husband David of Denton, NE, daughter Dena (Jared) Patterson of Lincoln, NE, son Greg (Jill) Kraus of Crete, NE, daughter Kari Kraus of Lincoln, NE, 7 grandchildren, sibling Jerry Adams of Auburn, NE and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.   She was preceded in death by both of her parents, brother Larry Adams and sister-in-law Bonnie Kraus.  Visitation will be on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 4-7 pm at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, NE., family will be present.  A private family burial to be held at a later time.  Memorials are in care of the family.  Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete is entrusted with the arrangements.