Letitia A. Oberlin

Letitia Oberlin, known as Tish, passed away peacefully on March 10th, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Wendell Oberlin, daughter Linda Czarnecki, and brothers Fred Goetz (Sheryl) and Grover Goetz (Ann). Letitia is survived by daughter Sherri Johnson and children, Wendell & Caitlyn Johnson, daughter Wendy Warner (Dusty) and their children, Ross Warner (Lauren) & Jill Hagenow (Andrew), and their children Andi Joy & Vivian. The children of Linda Czarnecki, Letitia Czarnecki and children Kayla Hutton and Lilly Mott (Sean), and their daughter Merida. Jennifer Czarnecki and children, Billie & Bonnie Fencik. On December 13th, 1957 she married the love of her life, Wendell Oberlin, who she has missed deeply since his passing. She raved over her first encounter with him, when he walked into her Grandma’s restaurant in Hanna. She thought he was such a gorgeous man with his black hair and handsome devilish smile. His wit charmed her and she claimed to her Grandma that she was going to marry him - and that she did! They then settled down on their farm in Hanna where they grew a beautiful family for the remainder of their lives. She was so much more than a wife, mother, and grandmother. She showed her love by baking you the most amazing pie or serving you a comforting meal. She found joy in taking care of the ones that she loved. You could feel her selflessness in her actions as a chef, baker, avid reader, nurse, and seamstress. She instilled moral values in her children and grandchildren along with some amazing common sense! She taught her family to work hard. She was amazing at listening to your stories and laughing along with you. She loved when her family and friends brought her laughter. Her laugh was so contagious and her blue eyes lit up the room! She was the definition of strength and lead by example. She found peace in her garden and watching the birds play in the sunshine outside her kitchen window. Watching her live a graceful life gives her family courage to live a full life just like she did. What a beautiful woman she was! Her life will be celebrated privately by her immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dunes Hospice Foundation at 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Letitia A. Oberlin

September 21, 1941 - March 10, 2025