Obituary of Ernestine 'Tina' Tetzloff

Ernestine “Tina” [Mejia] Tetzloff, 90, of Winamac, IN, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  She was born August 28, 1933, in Los Herreras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Juan and Irene [Salinas] Mejia.

Tina married George Tetzloff on August 11, 1955, in Monterrey, Mexico.  They shared 52 wonderful years together. They had three boys.  Her 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.

Tina 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 varied but she gravitated toward barns and winter scenes.  Tina 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. 

Survivors include: 

Mark Tetzloff, Winamac, IN, Son

Bill (Gail) Tetzloff, Winamac, IN, Son

Michael (Jennifer) Tetzloff, Star City, IN, Son

Jeff (Cassie) Tetzloff, Maricopa, AZ, Grandchild

Brad (Brittney) Tetzloff, Winamac, IN, Grandchild

Tami Bonnell (Brian Gaillard), Winamac, IN, Grandchild 

Lori (Casey) Fisher, Charlotte, NC, Grandchild

Katie (Isaac) Tetzloff, Dallas, TX, Grandchild 

Bob Tetzloff, Star City, IN, Grandchild 

Joey (Katie) Tetzloff, Warrenton, VA, Grandchild 

Rachel Tetzloff (Prade Cockrell), Benton, LA, Grandchild

Nick Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Kylee Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild 

Brayden Bonnell, Great-Grandchild

Olivia Bonnell, Great-Grandchild

Bently Bonnell, Great-Grandchild

Layne Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Linlee (Mason) Dean, Great-Grandchild

Cooper Fisher, Great-Grandchild

Collins Fisher, Great-Grandchild

Emmett Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Theo Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

Jordan Tetzloff, Great-Grandchild

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: 

Juan and Irene [Salinas] Mejia, Parents

George Tetzloff, Husband

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

Visitation will be from10:30 AM - 2:30 PM EDT Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 PM EDT Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Rev. Edward Clark officiating.

Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac, IN.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Star City Community Church.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.