Tahanna “Tana” Schenkel

Mihovk Rosenacker Funeral Home is assisting the Family

Obituary via Mihovk Rosenacker Funeral Home

Tahanna “Tana” Schenkel (nee Yeazel) passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 28, 1944, to Lillie and the late Darrel Yeazel. Tana was the beloved mother of Jeff (Penny) Schenkel and Mark (Amy Stoll) Schenkel; cherished grandmother of David Schenkel and Jacob Schenkel; treasured great-grandmother of Chloe Schenkel; loved sister of Duane (Kathy) Yeazel; and dear aunt of Katie Yeazel. Tana also leaves behind numerous loving friends, including her devoted companion, Bill Carlson. In addition to her father, Tana was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stanley P. Schenkel, Jr.

Tana dedicated her professional pursuits to Procter & Gamble for 36 years, last serving in international exports until her retirement in 1999. Tana had an unwavering love for her dogs, including Cuddles, Tosha, Lexie, Chloe, and most recently, Sara. Her home was a sanctuary for her pets, and she was committed to their well-being and happiness.

Tana found great joy during the years she spent in Arizona tap-dancing with the Rainbow Girls group. Her enthusiasm for dancing reflected her vibrant spirit and dancing left her with so many irreplaceable memories. She also enjoyed cruises with friends and traveling to places with great natural beauty like Hawaii. In her spare time, Tana loved to find herself engrossed in a good book. She was an avid reader throughout her lifetime and cherished moments spent turning pages. Tana was a woman with a zest for life reflected in her many enduring friendships, her love for her boys, grandkids, and great granddaughter. Her warm smile and compassion will be missed deeply by those blessed enough to have known her.

Visitation in her honor will be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 11:30a-12:30p at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 5527 Cheviot Rd. (45247). Graveside Service will follow at 1:00pm Arlington Memorial Gardens (Garden of the Old Rugged Cross), 2145 Compton Rd. (45231), with a reception immediately following in the Community Room & Reception Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cincinnati SPCA by following this link, American Lung Association by following this link, or Hospice of Cincinnati by following this link.