Jess & Josh, you guys are in my prayers today.  I have been thinking of you and your family a lot these past few days.  McKenzie was such a special little girl, and I am so thankful to have gotten to care for her.  She touched my heart more than you will ever know and it was amazing to see how much the two of you loved her.  May you find peace knowing she isn't suffering and is running & playing looking down from heaven above.  So sorry I wasn't able to be at her services - know that I am there in thought.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a beautiful baby.
Jonann M.
Des Moines, IA

Dear Joshua and Jessica,
With prayers for the love of God and community to surround you and comfort you as you remember your dear little McKenzie, beloved of God and you and all of us who know you.

Our thoughts and prayers have been with your family these past 4 months. What a precious angel heaven has gained this week. We will continue to pray for the Shwery family as you grieve your loss.

Josh and Jessica, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We are very saddened by McKenzie's swift journey through life and that we never got the opportunity to meet her.

Thinking of you all as you go through this sad time. You are an amazing family with so much strength and love. We will continue to pray for you all!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you always, have been from the beginning. McKenzie was a beautiful baby and a fighter. She now is no longer in need of fighting and is very happy in the arms of the lord. May God Bless. 
Always Anna Rich & Dad

Marcus and I are thinking of your family.  She certainly was a fighter.  God needed her more.  Bless you all.

Jess and Joshua,
We are very saddened by your loss of sweet little McKenzie. You were all so brave and kept your faith in the Lord. Jess, I have nothing but positive memories of you from UHS. You are a strong woman, wife and most importantly, mother. 
Thinking of you and sending prayers your way.

We have not stopped praying for you all. McKenzie will not be forgotten. Love you.

Even though I don't not know you or your family, i am so sorry yo hear about the loss of your precious angel. You and your family are In my thoughts and prayers, and may god be with you during this difficult time.

Our hearts go out to all of you. Please know you are always in our thoughts and prayers

Thinking of you all and offering prayers for Peace and comfort.  May you draw strength from your Faith, your family and your friends.
Cheryl Ellis, DAS/ITE

Josh and Jessica,
Our hearts go out to you at this sad time in your lives.  Having experienced the pain of losing a child, we know some of the emotions you are going through.  May your family, friends, and God surround you with love and support now and in the days ahead.
Darwin and Char Beichley

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God put a hedge around you and give you comfort in the days ahead. God will see you through this.(friend and co-worker of Robert Shwery)

Thinking of your family and praying for comfort.  I am so sorry to learn of McKenzie's passing.

My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts.

Joshua and Jessica, we are so sorry you lost McKenzie.  John and I (Lynette), our Church and all our Prayer Warrior Team have been praying for her since she was born. Jeff Calderwood is John's brother and of course Marge our sister in law. Thank you for all the regular updates and allowing all of us into your lives and be with you and McKenzie throughout her life. Her story has touched us all so deeply and we feel a great loss right along with you.  Our prayers will continue for you and your family.  With Love and Sympathy, Lynette, John and Faith Calderwood.

We want to express our sadness at little McKenzie's early home going to be with our Lord. Our love and prayers go to Joshua, Jess, and her brother Logan as well as to their extended families.

Our deepest sympathy with love and prayers to your family.
You now have a sweet little angel watching over you from above

I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to all of the family of McKenzie Jo Shwery. This beautiful baby left this world so early, but not before touching and giving joy to so many. Her short life will be remembered by so many. I got to see this precious child this summer on a trip back to Iowa. She was so beautiful, and I will remember her always, as I remember the courage of her parents and grandparents. She is with Jesus now.... and she is healed!

OBITUARY

McKenzie Jo Shwery

April 18, 2012 – August 29, 2012

Ankeny Funeral Home & Crematory

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