Blue "McKenzie" Janis

Blue Zion “McKenzie” Janis, 7 month old infant, of Dupree, was called by God to be an angel the morning of  Thursday, June 6, 2013 at IHS Hospital, Eagle Butte.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., MDT, Monday, June 10, 2013 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Eagle Butte with Mother Margaret Watson officiating.  Burial followed at the Eagle Butte Cemetery.  A wake was held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2013 at the church. A procession formed at 4:00 p.m. at the 4 mile junction east of town.

Blue Zion Angel of Mercy “McKenzie” Janis was brought into this world on October 29, 2012 in Denver, Colorado to Aaron Dawn Janis and Justin Mphahlele McKenzie was raised by her grandma Kathy Hedglin of Colorado and Aunt and Uncle Desiree and William Howard of Dupree, SD.

Kenzie, as those close to her called her, remained on this earth for a short time. She touched the lives of many. Kenzie was constantly smiling! Her smile could brighten the gloomiest of day. She was loved by a vast group of people and could steal your heart within seconds of meeting her.

McKenzie went by many names, such as: Blue, Kenzie, and McKenzie. She was a beautiful, funny and happy baby. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Luce Funeral Chapel of Eagle Butte has been entrusted with Blue’s arrangements.