Minnie M. Zatarga age 93 of Manistee, Michigan died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 9, 1924 in Freesoil, Michigan daughter of the late Frank & Frances (Slawinski) Rybicki.

She married Ted J. Zatarga on October 25, 1947 at St. John Cantius Catholic Church in Freesoil, Michigan. He preceded her in death on March 25, 2010. She was employed at the Manistee Shoe Factory, Filer Fiber Company (PCA) in Filer City as a paper tester, Jebavy-Sorenson Canning Factory, Fortier Upholstery where she did upholstery work for the Century Boat Company and later with the Century Boat Company in the laminating & upholstery departments. Minnie was also a homemaker; who enjoyed entertaining at her cottage on Big Bass Lake, canning, sewing and dancing polkas. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a member of Divine Mercy Parish (St. Joseph Church) and a member of St. Joseph Rosary and Altar Society.

She is survived by her children, Marlene and Dean Kruse of Manistee, Dan and Cindy Zatarga of Bear Lake, MI, Marty Zatarga, and Alan and Nancy Zatarga all of Manistee and Tom and Marla Zatarga of Ludington, MI, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, her brothers & sisters-in-law, Paul Rybicki of Brethren, Jerome & Shirley Rybicki of Freesoil, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents & husband Ted Zatarga, her sister Selma "Sally" Bartz, her brothers & sisters in-law, David & Lorraine Rybicki, Michael & Carol Rybicki, Bernard & Renata Rybicki and Marie Rybicki.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Lawrence Sergott celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.

Relatives, friends and the members of the St. Joseph Rosary Society will pray the Rosary at 7:30 PM on Tuesday evening June 19, 2018 at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee where there will also be an Evening Vigil Service prayed at 8:00 PM. The family will be at the funeral home to receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.   The family will also be present at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 10:00 am until processing to the church at 10:40 AM.

Memorials will be established in Minnie's name for the American Heart Association or the Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.