Obituaries

August 28, 1933 to October 6, 2023

WINAMAC - Ernestine “Tina” [Mejia] Tetzloff, 90, of Winamac, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born Aug. 28, 1933, in Los Herreras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to the late Juan and Irene [Salinas] Mejia. She married George Tetzloff on Aug. 11, 1955, in Monterrey, Mexico. They shared 52 wonderful years together before his death.

Tina Tetzloff

Survivors include:
Mark Tetzloff, Winamac, Son
Bill (Gail) Tetzloff, Winamac, Son
Michael (Jennifer) Tetzloff, Star City, Son
Jeff (Cassie) Tetzloff, Maricopa, AZ, Grandchild
Brad (Brittney) Tetzloff, Winamac, Grandchild
Tami Bonnell (Brian Gaillard), Winamac, Grandchild 
Lori (Casey) Fisher, Charlotte, NC, Grandchild
Katie (Isaac) Tetzloff, Dallas, TX, Grandchild
Bob Tetzloff, Star City, Grandchild
Joey (Katie) Tetzloff, Warrenton, VA, Grandchild
Rachel Tetzloff (Prade Cockrell), Benton, LA, Grandchild
Great-grandchildren: Nick Tetzloff, Kylee Tetzloff, Brayden Bonnell, Olivia Bonnell, Bently Bonnell, Layne Tetzloff, Linlee (Mason) Dean, Cooper Fisher, Collins Fisher, Emmett Tetzloff, Theo Tetzloff, and Jordan Tetzloff.
Juan (Juanita) Mejia, McAllen, TX, Brother
Elsa Mejia, McAllen, TX, Sister-in-Law
June Tetzloff, Sturgis, MI, Sister-in-Law
John Tetzloff, Edwardsville, KS, Brother-in-Law
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Bertha Mejia, Infant Sister
Alexandro (Olga) Mejia, Brother
Raul (Marguerita) Mejia, Brother
Javier Mejia, Brother
Jeanette (Cecil) Trainer, Sister-in-Law
Lois (Chuck) Hickle, Sister-in-Law
Hugh Tetzloff, Brother-in-Law
Jane Tetzloff, Sister-in-Law

Mrs. Tetzloff’s favorite times were spent with her family, including Bunco, competitive card games, and board games. She attended ball games, shows, graduations and special occasions, and enjoyed traveling to visit her family. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a retired farmer who did not hesitate to drive a tractor, combine or farm equipment. She was also a proud homemaker who was known for her gardening, baking, painting and woodwork. She spent countless hours in her gardens tending to flowers, fruits and vegetables. She was famous for her sugar cookies, pies, Mexican wedding cakes and Mexican foods. Her paintings were, but she gravitated toward barns and winter scenes. She was a Pulaski County REACT Team charter member and served for 30 years. She attended the Star City Community Church. She was always willing to help other people and never hesitated to extend a helping hand to friends, neighbors, and strangers.

Visitation will be from10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Star City Community Church.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.