McKenzie Jo “Kenzie” Rohr, 18, passed away on November 8, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. Kenzie was born on November 20, 2007, in Salina, Kansas, to Lindsey (Stevens) Kalvig and Shane Rohr.
Kenzie began her educational journey at Precious Pal’s Preschool before attending Heartland Early Education. She attended Ellsworth Elementary from kindergarten through third grade and then continued her education at Solomon School, where she graduated from Solomon High School in 2026. At the time of her passing, Kenzie was a freshman at Newman University, majoring in Sports Media. Although she had a natural gift for the field, she had plans to change her major to Agricultural Technology Management the following semester.
Like a true country girl, Kenzie loved bonfires, four-wheeling, horses, fishing, mud runs, concerts, camping, and traveling.
She was also a gifted and dedicated athlete who participated in track and field (all 4 years of high school), wrestling, rec softball (4 years), soccer, volleyball, football (manager after playing for a year), and weightlifting. During high school, she earned varsity letters in both track and field and wrestling. One of her proud accomplishments was qualifying for the state wrestling tournament (KSHSAA 1-3A) two years in a row, in both 2025 and 2026.
Kenzie loved being involved in her school and community. She served as a Jr. vice president (2024-2025) and a student advisor in FFA (2025-2026) and had the opportunity to attend the National FFA Convention in 2023. She was also her class vice president for a year and a member of the yearbook staff, serving for a year. Kenzie was also involved in; FBLA, StuCo (vice president 2025-2026), and NHS (treasurer 2025-2026). She was on the superintendent honor roll, a Kansas Honor Scholar Curriculum Completer, and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). And somehow Kenzie found the time to complete over 40 hours of community service while in high school!
As if her school activities and athletic commitments weren't enough to keep her busy, Kenzie also held several jobs throughout the years, each bringing its own experiences and memories. She worked in the school's after-school program at Solomon, at Panera, Old Navy (a job she especially loved), the Student Success Center at Newman University, and The Loft.
Kenzie will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her mother, Lindsey (Albert) Kalvig; her father, Shane (Doris) Rohr; grandmothers, Brenda Stevens and Cindy (Greg) Bender; grandfather, Darrell (Alice) Rohr; siblings, Abbigail and Bryson Loftus, Katie and Ashlynn Rohr; stepsisters, Harley and Allie Thrush; and her beloved dog, Ellie.
She was preceded in death by her precious dogs, Hoss, Brody, and Flash.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th Street, Salina, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Ryan Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th Street, Salina, KS 67401.
“Don't brag about tomorrow, for you don't know what the day will bring.” — Proverbs 27:1