In Memory
Sandra "Sandy" L. Tetzloff
July 26, 1944 ~ May 15, 2025 (age 80)
Sandra L. “Sandy” Tetzloff, 80, of Granger, IN, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1944, in Terre Haute, IN, to the late Rupert J. and Pearl V. (Tompkins) Sexton. She graduated from South Bend College of Commerce, where she met the love of her life, Donald R. Tetzloff. They married on June 20, 1964.
Sandy is survived by her loving husband; 4 children: Gregory (Debra) Tetzloff of Liberty Twp, OH, Grant (Lisa) Tetzloff of Genoa, IL, Michael (Sarah) Tetzloff of Edwardsburg, MI, Michelle (Bob “Z”) Zavacky of Granger, IN; 10 grandchildren: Adam R., Bryana (Skyler), Alex, Dylan, Adryana, Adam T., Emily, Cortlyn, Devin and Brooke; 3 step- grandchildren: Jeremy (Delani), Elizabeth and Brandt; 2 great-grandchildren: Paisley, Bentley and one on the way in June; 3 siblings: Sherrie (Oscar) Alverson of Alamogordo, NM, Victoria “Viki” Dundon of South Bend, IN, and James ”Jim” Sexton of South Bend, IN. Sandy was also preceded in death by grandson, Dustin, and brother-in-law, Joseph Dundon.
Sandy had a strong faith and was a longtime member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, garage sales, sewing, camping, winters in Florida, bargain shopping, and most of all, she loved sharing her famous candy “turtles.”
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N Bendix Dr., South Bend, IN at 12:30 p.m. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sandy’s honor. Online condolences may be left at www.kaniewski.com.
05/19/2025 DEC
George H. Winkelmann (1961)
Friends and Family, Sandra and I were not friends, but I certainly do remember seeing her walking the hallowed halls of John Adams in between classes and hurrying to the cafeteria during lunch hour. From the list of family above and the brief description of her life, she lived a full and loving life. I pray you all share many memories with laughter and tears, of Sandra's life well lived. God bless you one and all. Another Eagle flies into the clouds! G