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Makenzie Ward Obituary
Survivors: Mother; Siblings, William T. Hummer III, Mason W. Hummer and Ryanne S. Gable; Boyfriend, Shawn Schwoyer; Maternal Grandparents, Charles C. III and Winifrede Ward; Uncle Charles C. Ward IV; Cousins, Charles Cooper Ward V, Gabrielle Ward and Kaitlyn Ward; Godmothers, Michelle Rich and Beckie Paul; Faithful companions, her dog Rex and her kitten Peanut. She was predeceased by a Sister, Samantha L. Ward.
Services: Private. Arrangements entrusted to Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.
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for Makenzie Ward
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Mom
July 5, 2025
There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not thinking of you an missing you so much.
From time to time I find myself smiling on remembering something you said or did that was so "kenz" I would say. I know your always with me. I get through each day cuz I know that's what you would want me to do, not give up. It's hard, I really need u here to talk too. I love you more than you know, I have so much wanna tell you, an hug you . Please keep helping me through every day and an every single minute that goes on with out you. You are never forgotten you will always be my lil girl an my strength. Love mom
Kiara Kelly
May 25, 2021
She was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met with the brightest smile. She truly had such a beautiful soul and I’ll never forget the wonderful times we had studying criminal justice at LCTI together. My condolences to your family.
Deb
May 12, 2021
Kenz I'm missing you so much. I'm trying to stay strong but I need you. I need you here with me. I can't except the fact that u r gone. I hope u know how much I love u. My first mother's day went by without u. It will never be the same again. You are my best friend my first born an my strength. I just miss u so much. It's not fair that ur gone. I will never forget u. I will never be at peace with God because he called u home to soon. I know I sound selfish but pop pop an grandma need u too an rex an Billy Mason n ryanne. I'm not sure how we can go on knowing ur not here with us. I miss u I miss u you were such a great kid I couldn't asked for anything more then what u were. I miss u everyday an minute that goes by ur are always on my mind. I am always with you. I love u I miss u. Xoxo mom
Mariah
April 20, 2021
Missing you more than ever right now, if only I could tell you one more time I love you or just joke with you again. You're missed incredibly Found this gem of us(: Not a single day goes by I do not think of you
Samantha Schearer
March 17, 2021
Makenzie was such a fun, welcoming soul. We worked together in the water park at Dorney Park one summer, and every time I knew we were working together I couldn’t wait to get to work. She truly made the days go by quickly because we never stopped laughing. We recently got back in touch via a Beachbody FB group, but I sincerely regret not staying in touch the whole time. Makenzie will be truly missed.
Maria Ayala
March 11, 2021
Maria Ayala
March 11, 2021
Maria Ayala
March 11, 2021
We’ll miss you so much beautiful.
Laynee & Maria
Sonya Schwoyer
March 10, 2021
Makenzie, thank you for being apart of our family. You are missed and forever loved. Sonya, Chris, Alani❤
Shawn
March 10, 2021
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Shawn Schwoyer
March 10, 2021
Makenzie was a student in college, she worked two jobs, just completed studying for a cdl, a fisherman, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, a mom to our dog and cat. Somehow she still managed to have time hang out with her best friends and take care of me. Im going to miss all of our memories together. It’s really a sad time that we won’t be able to make any more. Staying up late and watching disney movies, baking brownies for our HUGE bowls of ice cream, you calling me from the other side of the house just to get you a cup of ice. Im gonna miss your humor, your sarcasm, how easy your were to talk to. You had such a sense of adventure and would always want to do things just because. I could go on and on forever about our random trips on weekends, going to pick out a christmas tree with our puppy, our love notes we would leave each other at work. You had such a huge heart and loved getting the opportunity to go up to help your grandfather out so you could see him. He was your favorite person in the world. The world is a sadder place without you, and everyone loves and misses you.
Forever yours
Morgan
March 10, 2021
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halee adams
March 10, 2021
One thing about Makenzie was that she was always a wild card. She was a strong, beautiful, and amazing person. She had a powerful personality that you were just instantly drawn to her. We met senior year in highschool and instantly clicked. Everyday day from then on was an adventure when we were together. She always had a new place to go or something fun to do, and whatever it was, it never disappointed. She could make people laugh and be carefree, she always knew how to be the life of the party. I have tons of videos of her laughing, dancing, and being crazy. You can't help to laugh because that's just always how she was, and it never changed. I remember driving around aimlessly for hours blasting her Shania Twain CD, just so we could be together. We loved fishing together and it never failed to make me laugh that Makenzie would never bait her own hook, just because she hated to touch the worms.
I cannot say enough about Kenzie because she truly was an amazing person who would do anything for those she loved. I am SO thankful for the path that lead me to her and all of our time together. She was taken from us way too early, but I will certainly never forget her. I love you and miss you a ton Mak. Until we meet again.
halee
March 10, 2021
One thing about Makenzie was that she was always a wild card. She was a strong, beautiful, and amazing person. She had a powerful soul and you were instantly drawn into her. We met senior year in highschool and instantly clicked. Everyday from then on was an adventure when you were with Kenz. She always had a new place to go or something fun to do, and it never disappointed. She could make people laugh and feel carefree, she always knew how to be the life of the party. I have tons of videos of her just being so crazy, but you can’t help to laugh cause that was just who she was and it never changed. I remember just driving around aimlessly for hours blasting her Shania Twain CD, just so we could be together. We loved fishing together and it never failed to make me laugh that Makenzie wouldn’t bait her own hook cause she hated the worms.
I can’t say enough about Kenzie cause she truly was an amazing person who’d do anything for those she loved. Im so thankful for the path that lead me to her and all of our time together. She was taken too early from us, but she will certainly never be forgotten. I love you and miss you a ton Mak, until we meet again❤
Halee
March 10, 2021
One thing about Makenzie was that she was always a wild card. She was a strong, beautiful, and amazing person. She had a powerful soul and you were instantly drawn into her. We met senior year in highschool and instantly clicked. Everyday from then on was an adventure when you were with Kenz. She always had a new place to go or something fun to do, and it never disappointed. She could make people laugh and feel carefree, she always knew how to be the life of the party. I have tons of videos of her just being so crazy, but you can’t help to laugh cause that was just who she was and it never changed. I remember just driving around aimlessly for hours blasting her Shania Twain CD, just so we could be together. We loved fishing together and it never failed to make me laugh that Makenzie wouldn’t bait her own hook cause she hated the worms.
I can’t say enough about Kenzie cause she truly was an amazing person who’d do anything for those she loved. Im so thankful for the path that lead me to her and all of our time together. She was taken too early from us, but she will certainly never be forgotten. I love you and miss you a ton Mak, until we meet again❤
Crystal prickler
March 10, 2021
So so sorry for your loss she was a beautiful girl with a bright future .. prayers for peace and eternal peace
Mark and crystal Prickler
Cheyanne
March 10, 2021
Where do I start about Makenzie? I could write a book, Makenzie is my bestfriend since freshman year of high school and we have been inseparable ever since.
Back in school we had the best memories, it was never a dull moment with us two. thousands of many memories come floating of us two and all the shenanigans we’d get into especially our sleepovers. we both absolutely loved the beach so our yearly beach trips were always something i’d look forward to because I knew it was gonna be such a good time.
Kenz is such a beautiful soul in and out and has helped me get through so many things in my life all while dealing with her own struggles, her laugh is so contagious I can still hear it when I think about it. her smile is bright enough to bright up any room and any mood. Such a loving, caring, generous, infectious person. Everything about kenz is absolutely beautiful.
I will never be the same without you. my bestfriend, sister and favorite fur momma. our bond is something I will never have with any other friend and for that I thank kenz for being the absolute best person to be bestfriends with.
I hope you’re up there with your cactus, fishing poles, cheesefries and your jack.
I will always remind your niece Zoelle who you are, you will never be forgotten.
I love you oh so much bestfriend
Michelle Rich
March 9, 2021
mariah roman
March 9, 2021
mariah roman
March 9, 2021
my birthday!!
mariah roman
March 9, 2021
new years eve!!
mariah roman
March 9, 2021
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March 9, 2021
halloween, she was edward scissorhands
mariah roman
March 9, 2021
of course we were always together drinking=
mariah roman
March 9, 2021
we had just gotten yofresh!!
mariah roman
March 9, 2021
Janice Schwoyer
March 9, 2021
Makenzie was the daughter I always wanted and I was blessed to have her for these past few years in my life. I couldn't have asked for a better person to love my son and to share his life with. She was such a beautiful person and was such a huge part in making all of our lives happier with her sense of humor. I always loved the way she laughed, so happy in life. She was one of the sweetest and kindest person I'll ever know. She had the greatest personality from loving country music to sending videos just to make you smile. She was such a lovely soul and I will cherish all our memories from our funny text messages, vacations, binge worthy shows and painting night.
My heart goes out to Deb and her family and friends. She will truly be missed and always in our hearts. Kenzie, I'll love you til the cows come home!!
Leigha Steinke
March 9, 2021
Makenzie was one of my good friends in school. She was always so kind to me and made me smile every day with her jokes. I will never forget our sleep overs, blasting Super Bass at her house, and our walks around Macungie. She was a beautiful soul and now a beautiful angel that will watch over everyone she loved. I will miss her and the memories we had will never be forgotten!
Morgan
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Gaby Sukop
March 9, 2021
I’ve known kenz for two years now because I am dating her brother. She was one of those people that you knew if she was going it would be a good time. She had this infectious smile and always knew how to make everyone around her feel heard. She was so genuine and said whatever she was thinking. She had a way of balancing life- her school, job, family and friends. She made time for everything. I’ll never forget the beach trip we took last summer where I got so sun burnt and kenz made fun of me for days. We celebrated our birthdays together because we were born October 2 and 3. I have videos of her singing karaoke on New Years Eve that I must have watched a thousand times just because she made me smile. I’ll miss sending each other TikTok videos that we knew would make each other laugh. We all miss and love you so much kenz. Hope there’s enough pickles up there for you.
Morgan
March 9, 2021
Makenzie was my boyfriends sister. I’ve known her for a little over 3 years, since I’ve known her she was always the most outgoing person, her smile was always contagious it didn’t matter if I wasn’t having a good day and I saw her she would always make me laugh and smile from every joke she told or just her saying the most funniest things ever. I appreciated our friendship so much and I’m so thankful I got to make memories with her and watching how we got closer as time went on. You worked so hard to achieve what you put your mind too and I admired her for that.
She always had a thing for hedgehogs, she loved them. I got a hedgehog recently, I sent her a picture of it and she told me to come over as soon as possible so she could see it. She came over to my house and she fell in love with it. She wanted one so bad after she had met mine. She was so scared it was going to poke her and hurt her. I gave it to her to hold and she kept on saying I’m going to drop it Morgan I’m going to drop it. She had me laughing that whole time she was over at my house. She kept saying it’s so fat it needs to go on a diet, it was so funny.
I got her cactuses for her birthday and for Christmas because she loved them so I knew she would love the gifts I gave her.
Makenzie and I were starting to get closer and i just always thought her outlook on life was amazing. She would always know how to have a good time. She would always show me the most funniest videos she found, her personality alone impacted so many people, anyone around her would automatically have a good time. She brought so much joy wherever she went, she would light up the room wherever she was. She was so beautiful inside and out, she was the most realest person I knew and she always said what was on her mind. I admired her so much for that also.
I will forever tell everyone how amazing you were, how bright you were and how you impacted my life so much for the better. I will always miss you. You will always be in my heart and I know your looking down on your family and you will always keep them safe. Fly high gorgeous Love you❤
Kaitlyn ward
March 8, 2021
Makenzie was probably the best person i knew she was so nice kind and funny she was very hardworking she had a house, car, dog, cat, and school to take care of and even her friends and family and she made time for everything and everyone she recently texted me and her and i talked about succulent and pets and i noticed we actually had stuff In common
Love you forever Makenzie❤
Mariah Roman
March 8, 2021
My beautiful best friend, my sister. I miss you like crazy. And I still can not believe you are gone. It is as if it is a nightmare and I am waiting to be woken up to a text from you again. I check my phone multiple times every day just to see a text saying you are okay and that it is a joke, but I never get the text.
I do not even know where to begin with our memories because there have been so many. Like when you wanted to beat up that creepy dude that kept buying me shots for my 21st. You were always protective over me and everyone you loved.
Or the time I wanted to mess up some dude from the casino because he was trying to follow you asking for your number while we were just trying to celebrate my birthday. You always had this effect on people, they were always drawn to you.
There are so many moments and memories that I will forever hold and cherish close to my heart.
I read our texts all of the time and I can not believe how lucky I got with you choosing me as your best friend. You lit up every room you walked into with your contagious laugh and smile and your funny sense of humor. The most beautiful person inside and outside as well.
I read the one text you wrote me last year for my birthday all the time, you telling me I made you a better person and I always lifted you up while you were down. And how I lit up any room I walked into and you were grateful to be my best friend. I was lucky because you chose me as your best friend, you are the best and most beautiful person I know (inside and outside). I was lucky just to know you, everyone who knew you was.
Nothing is ever going to be the same anymore without you and it breaks my heart that I will never be able to see one of my favorite people in the entire world anymore.
Everyone loves and misses you like crazy. You were taken away WAY too soon and I wish I would have taken more time to do more things you wanted to do like going to the beach or when we were talking about Florida!
Nothing will be the same without you anymore, Kenz. Don’t worry, I have some of your cactus plants and will take care of them just like you would!
Fly high beautiful angel. I love you and hope you are being treated like the queen you are.
Until we meet again, best friend.
Joshua Roman
March 8, 2021
Makenzie you were like my second sister, you would always light up every room you walked into with that very contagious laugh of yours and your amazing sense of humor. I remember when I first met you at a sleep over when you came to our house and it was you, Mariah and a few other friends and from there you and Mariah’s bond got stronger. I also remember at the very start of COVID when we went to New Jersey the three of us and we jammed out to “The Box” by Roddy Rich, you truly did love that song. Or when we went to Bethlehem to Playa Bowls, whenever I was with the two of you I knew that we were gonna have a great time. I will miss you!
Mrs. AmyJo Mushrush
March 8, 2021
Makenzie's Macungie teachers are so very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a sweet girl with great work habits and drive. My sympathies to her family and friends.
Deb Hughes
March 8, 2021
Deb and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathy. May God grant you strength at this very difficult time.
Deb Hughes
March 8, 2021
Deb and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathy. May God grant you strength at this very difficult time.
Michelle Rich
March 8, 2021
Makenzie was my beautiful God Daughter. I loved her as if she were my very own. She was so full of life and had so many wonderful goals in life that she was working towards. Anyone that knows Makenzie could feel her love for life and always enjoyed being around her. She now joins her sister Samantha as an angel watching over us. I love you both and you may be gone from earth, but will never be gone from our hearts.
Mason hummer
March 8, 2021
There’s a lot of things I could say about my sister Makenzie, Makenzie always had a way of making a good time into a great time. She was one of the best sisters/ person I could ever know I’m so great full I was able to call her my sister. I’m going to miss making memories with you I’m going to miss it all but I’ll never forget the memories we did have. Though your gone you will never really be gone. I’ll always keep you close to me and I know one day I’ll see you again and we can make more memories together. No one will ever forget you kenz. I’ll look after Rex for you I know you loved him so I’ll make sure he’s okay. I’ll see you again one day Makenzie I love you.
Billy hummer
March 8, 2021
Billy Hummer
March 8, 2021
Makenzie was my big sister and she meant the world to me I would have done anything for her. I loved her so much. I still can’t believe shes gone its tearing me apart. I will always cherish the memories we had. She was so fun to be around. Makenzie was always the life of the party no doubt. Makenzie will always hold a place in my heart. I love you and miss you kenz.
You’re little brother
Billy
Angela Currier
March 8, 2021
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Mackenzie was a student of mine at LCCC. She was an online student so I never had the opportunity to meet her in person, but she was always very respectful in our interactions and made a good impression. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dr. Jodi Rowlands
March 8, 2021
I had the great fortune of having Makenzie as a student in my criminal justice classes at LCCC. She was a wonderful student and human being. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
Sierra
March 7, 2021
I’m gonna miss you so much. I will always remember our sleepovers, especially the one with Ryanne and Lily. You truly get to be the angel you always were and i’ll forever and always love you, friend Rest in Paradise and i’ll be sure to drink a jack and coke for you once this baby is here
Deb ward
March 7, 2021
Makenzie was my everything. She was so full of life. If you knew her you would agree she had a unforgettable smile. She was called home to soon. For her time here she fulfilled every moment that impacted all our lives. Leaving behind her smiles an laughter that will never be forgotten. She was my best friend. Our mother daughter bond was ever so strong. I am so very proud to call her my own. Proud of her for everything she has accomplished in this little time she was given. I will never say goodbye we will be together again when god calls me home. We will be together again. Makenzie jane we love you.
Billy mason ryanne an I wanted to say thank you for being such a great daughter friend big sister. Until we met again!!! Xoxo mom we love you
Ps rex an peanut are safe an sending u kisses
We all are missing u so much xoxo
Ryanne
March 7, 2021
Makenzie was the best sister anyone could have. It didn’t matter what it was because she always made it a good time from all the parties, car rides, vacations or even just the jokes she told us it was always a good time with her. Every time Makenzie and I would have car rides we would jam out to music and every time she listened to her
6ix-9ine she used to hit me in the head. Now when it comes down the holidays and birthdays nothing will be the same. Well now nothings the same I won’t be able to have anymore care free car rides with her or we can’t sing together anymore. Makenzie was my only sister and the best sister you could ask for. Love you Kenzie
Debbie Sell
March 6, 2021
My sympathy is with Deb and the family at this difficult time may she rest in peace
Denise Belnoski
March 6, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Makenzie and my son were friends in high school at LCTI.
Always had a kind word and a smile that was contagious.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.
Megan
March 6, 2021
Makenzie went to high school with me.. I did not know her well but from having little conversations here and there she always was so smiley and loving towards everyone.. she was very intelligent and kind. It’s a shame this happened, and I wish her family well after such a tragic loss.. we lost another angel too soon. Fly high honey. Prayers for the family and friends of Makenzie. Grief can be so hard, but with time, I have hope that it will get better.
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