Makenzi Kern's Death and Memorial Services in Omaha

Makenzi Kern died from health complications on June 8, 2026, while attending a bachelorette celebration for Jade Jones in St. Barts. The family has scheduled visitation at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, June 26, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by a memorial service on Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at the same location. The family requests memorial donations to organizations that were meaningful to Kern.

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Prior to her death, Kern was employed by the YMCA of Greater Omaha, where she contributed to public-service initiatives. She and Jones first met as cheerleaders at Iowa State University and maintained a close friendship after graduation.

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• Makenzi Kern – deceased, former YMCA employee.

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• Jade Jones – friend of Kern, fiancée of Tyrese Haliburton, host of the bachelorette event.

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• Tyrese Haliburton – Jade Jones’s fiancé.

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• Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home – venue for visitation and memorial.

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• YMCA of Greater Omaha – Kern’s employer and community partner.

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• June 8, 2026 – Kern experiences health complications and passes away in St. Barts.

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• June 26, 2026 – Visitation held 3 p.m.–7 p.m. at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home.

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• June 27, 2026 – Memorial service conducted at 2 p.m. at the same venue.

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Visitation: Friday, June 26, 3 p.m.–7 p.m.; location: Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home.

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Memorial: Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m.; same venue.

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Donation guidance: contributions directed to causes and organizations identified by Kern’s family as personally significant.

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Kern’s work at the YMCA positioned her as a local public-service figure. The family’s request for donations to her favored causes reflects an intention to extend her community involvement beyond her lifetime. The scheduled services provide a structured opportunity for friends, family, and colleagues to acknowledge her contributions.

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Jade Jones described Kern as “a light in this world” in a public tribute. Tyrese Haliburton expressed gratitude, noting that the family will always love and miss Kern. The family has publicly stated that they do not suspect foul play, drugs, or alcohol in the circumstances surrounding her death.

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Sources identify “health complications” as the cause of death but do not specify the medical condition. No additional forensic or investigative details have been released, leaving the precise nature of the health issue undisclosed.

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• “a light in this world.” — Jade Jones, friend

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• “We will always love and miss you Kenz. Forever thankful for you.” — Tyrese Haliburton

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The memorial service on June 27, 2026, will conclude the public observances scheduled for Kern, with attendees encouraged to honor her memory through donations to her selected causes.

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