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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's fiancée Jade Jones honored her best friend Makenzi Kern, who died unexpectedly during a lavish bachelorette trip in St. Barthelemy. Jones shared childhood memories and praised Kern as a light in the world, while Kern’s family said there was no foul play or drugs involved as the couple—who’ve been together for more than seven years—prepare to marry on August 1.
Makenzi Nichole Kern, known as Kenz, 26, died June 8, 2026 from health complications during a celebratory trip to St. Barthelemy, two days after her 26th birthday. A Council Bluffs, Iowa native who graduated from Lewis Central High School in 2018 and Iowa State University in 2022 with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, she worked at the YMCA of Greater Omaha as a Youth and Family Director and later as Membership Director for the Armbrust Branch. Loved for her humor, generosity, and love of water, she is survived by her mother Teri Deitchler, father Chris Kern, sister Delani Kern, boyfriend Alan Dungan, and step-siblings, with Celebration of Life services pending.