ERIE, MI — Perched in front of Mason Central Elementary School you’ll find Mikenna Green’s memorial bench. It’s nestled on a bed of black mulch and flanked by potted flowers and painted rocks by students serve as a border. It’s gentle reminder of how much the third grader was loved.
Located in front of the school next to the flag pole, it’s a place for reflection and remembrance while honoring Mikenna’s memory. Engraved on the bench is “In Loving Memory of Mikenna Green 2025.”
On Feb. 3, the 8-year-old died unexpectedly from a bowel blockage. According to her mom, Carissa DeBruyne, Mikenna had dealt with bowel issues since she was 2…