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 was a man of few words but expressed his love in many ways.  Sometimes it was just sending a random card in the mail to let you know he was thinking about you. He frequently donated blood to community blood banks; offering rides to neighbors needing a lift to work, church or the store.

He was a lifelong reader, often sharing books with his niece. Mark was ornery and jovial with his nieces and nephews, forever teasing them to get a laugh. 

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, a good movie, live music, 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 into his faith, finding comfort and community at Church of the Resurrection, where he attended Saturday night & Sunday morning services. Mark was a true believer in Christ, and is now reunited with his parents in Heaven.