Reiker and Vandon Burkhiser
March 07, 2022
Reiker Thomas Burkhiser and Vandon Marx Burkhiser, twin sons of Kyle and Melissa (McHugh) Burkhiser were born on March 7, 2022, and passed away shortly after at their home in Clive, IA. They are loved beyond words and however brief their time, the memories of them will last forever.
Left to mourn are their Mommy and Daddy; grandparents, Tom and Barb (Reichardt) Burkhiser of Red Oak, Terry and Paulette (Marxen) McHugh of Ankeny; uncles, Wade Burkhiser of Austin TX, and Matt (Emily) McHugh of Des Moines; along with many other relatives and friends.
Preceding them in death were their paternal great-grandparents, Gilbert and Thelma Burkhiser, and Robert and Loretta Reichardt; maternal great-grandparents, Roland and Lorraine McHugh, and Larry and Zelda Marxen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
Cathy Maupin
03/16/2022
Kyle and Melissa,
I am so deeply sorry you have to go through this heart break. I am sharing in your sorrow and keeping you in my most caring prayers. I am so sorry you had to let go of the dreams you were already cherishing for your very sweet sons.
Cathy
Doug Cashatt & Shelle Cashatt
03/16/2022
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Doug & Shelle
Jill Vaughan
03/16/2022
Dear Kyle and Melissa, in these difficult days it is not easy to find any words to bring you comfort. I cannot wrap my mind around the pain you are going through. May you find peace knowing those sweet little boys are sharing their time together and looking down on you and will provide you the strength you need. Know that God needed them at this time, although we may never understand. Many prayers to you ❤
Jill
Cindy Ervin
03/16/2022
Kyle and Melissa, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Reiker and Vandon. I wish I could lighten the pain you are feeling in your hearts. I am so sorry for your loss. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy
Debbie Green
03/16/2022
Kyle and Melissa, I am so sorry for the loss of your baby boys Reiker and Vandon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray God's strength and love will comfort you in the days ahead.
Judy (Hull) Colflesh
03/16/2022
In this sorrowful time, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences. I know it very hard for you to bear your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time.
Paulette McHugh
03/15/2022
Reiket & Vandon. I will forever keep a look out for your shinning star. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! ❤ Grandma M
Susan Marx
03/15/2022
Kyle and Melissa, we are so deeply sorry you have to go through a heartbreak like this. Our most sincere condolences for your precious boys Reiker and Vandon. We are sharing in your sorrow and keeping your family in our most caring thoughts.
Tom Burkhiser
03/14/2022
Until we meet again Reiker and Vandon. I love you more than you could ever know! Grandpa