Obituary for Glenda M. Tahmahkera
Glenda M. Tahmahkera, age 86 of Keshena, passed away early Monday morning August 9, 2021 at Shawano Health Services.
Glenda was born October 28, 1934 in Keshena, a daughter of Henry M. and Josephine (Wishecoby) Dodge. She attended St. Joseph School for eight years then attended Shawano High School, graduating with the Class of 1953. Following high school Glenda attended Moraine Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois where she earned her Associates Degree in Business Management and Administration. She put her degree to use by working in business management in various casinos throughout the country. Glenda volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America for over 18 years. Her hobbies included arts and crafts.
Survivors include her son, Marvin “Wolf” Tahmahkera, Jr. of Mesa, AZ; her daughter, Susan Tahmahkera, of Orland Park, FL; two brothers, Richard A. Dodge and Sidney C. Dodge, both of Keshena; three sisters, Carol Dodge, Faye (Tony Sr.) Waupechik, and Kathy (James) Kaquatosh, all of Keshena; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-mother, Josephine Duquain; two brothers, Melvin and Roger Dodge; three sisters, Gwen Washinawtok, Sandra King, and Constance M Goetz; two sisters in infancy; her cousin, Joseph Melotte; and her step-brother, Arthur Chapman.
In keeping with Glenda’s wishes, no public services will be held. Interment will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Keshena.
Glenda was born October 28, 1934 in Keshena, a daughter of Henry M. and Josephine (Wishecoby) Dodge. She attended St. Joseph School for eight years then attended Shawano High School, graduating with the Class of 1953. Following high school Glenda attended Moraine Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois where she earned her Associates Degree in Business Management and Administration. She put her degree to use by working in business management in various casinos throughout the country. Glenda volunteered with the Girl Scouts of America for over 18 years. Her hobbies included arts and crafts.
Survivors include her son, Marvin “Wolf” Tahmahkera, Jr. of Mesa, AZ; her daughter, Susan Tahmahkera, of Orland Park, FL; two brothers, Richard A. Dodge and Sidney C. Dodge, both of Keshena; three sisters, Carol Dodge, Faye (Tony Sr.) Waupechik, and Kathy (James) Kaquatosh, all of Keshena; and several nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-mother, Josephine Duquain; two brothers, Melvin and Roger Dodge; three sisters, Gwen Washinawtok, Sandra King, and Constance M Goetz; two sisters in infancy; her cousin, Joseph Melotte; and her step-brother, Arthur Chapman.
In keeping with Glenda’s wishes, no public services will be held. Interment will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Keshena.