Catherine (Kruse) Zechiel, age 79 of Manistee, Michigan, died Friday afternoon, July 4, 2025 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. She was born on May 11, 1946 in Manistee, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Anderson) Kruse Sr. She was a graduate of Manistee High School with the class of 1964. After her graduation, she lived in Texas for many years, where she raised her sons. She returned to Manistee in 1998 and has lived here since that time. Catherine enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a very talented seamstress all of her life, she also enjoyed crocheting and knitting as a favorite pass time, she liked to volunteer at the library and at Guardian Angels Catholic Church where she was a member. She was a member of the church's Holy Family Society.

She is survived by her two sons, David Zechiel of Manistee, MI, and Jason Zechiel of Dallas, Texas, her brother's and sister's in-law, Frank and Tammie Kruse and William "Bill" and Doris Kruse all of Manistee, MI. Several nieces and nephews and cousins also survive her.

Catherine was also preceded in death by her sister and brother in-law, Elizabeth and Reverend John Martin and her sister in-law, Kristina Kruse.

No services are planned at this time. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.