December 2, 1959 – September 16, 2026
Mark Stephen Groves, 66, passed away on September 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. He will be remembered as a man of quiet strength.
Mark graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, where he was a member of Pi Kappa ALpha.
Mark didn’t need many words to show he cared; sometimes it was just sending a random card in the mail to let you know he was thinking about you. Or maybe it was offering you a ride to church, to the post office or back home when you needed it. He was a lifelong reader, often sharing books with his niece. He had a special place in his heart for dogs, and was preceded in death by his beloved pets, Aubrey and Cassie, who gave him years of companionship and love.
A true sports fan at heart, Mark cheered on hockey, football, baseball, and basketball, always rooting hardest for his beloved KC Chiefs. He found joy in the little things, his sister’s homemade cream puffs, live music, a good movie, a long road trip with no particular schedule, barbecue and strawberry shakes. He always looked forward to holidays & family gatherings at his brothers homes. In his later years, Mark leaned more deeply into his faith, finding comfort and community at Church of the Resurrection, where he attended Saturday night & Sunday morning services.
Mark was a believer in Christ, and is reunited with his parents in the Lord’s heavenly kingdom.
Obituary published by Cremation Society of Kansas & Missouri.
