Mark Holly Stigall, 73, of Highland, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him, after a courageous battle with bulbar-onset ALS.

Mark was born on February 22, 1953, at Salina Hospital in Salina, Kansas, to Edward and June Stigall. The world became a better place that day.

At home, Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Rhonda, and his faithful four-legged best friend, Bubba. Other survivors include his daughters, Crystal (Neal) Hontz, Lesley (Eliot) Smith, and Tiffany Stigall; his grandchildren, Jordan, Wyatt, and Nadelyn; his great-granddaughter, Violet; his three sisters, Cheryl (Rudy) Obermier, Jan (Ron) Grant, and Susan (Mike) Brunner; and many nieces and nephews. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and June Stigall.

Mark loved deeply and was deeply loved. Family was at the heart of Mark’s life. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as Papa and Crappa. He and Rhonda also became close to the Trembath family, who chose them as their bonus grandparents.

Mark was proudly baptized at First Presbyterian Church in Salina. He spent many years in Boy Scouts, where he earned many badges and the rank of Eagle Scout. In 1971, Mark admirably graduated from St. John’s Military Academy in Salina, where he excelled in marksmanship and earned several awards. Later in life, Mark earned a degree in HVAC and electrical work.

Mark spent much of his working life in St. Joseph, Missouri, where he built many lasting friendships. He worked at Wire Rope for many years before beginning a career with the Department of Corrections. In 1998, Mark met the love of his life, Rhonda, “in prison.” Mark and Rhonda were married on June 8, 2002, and shared a life filled with many family gatherings, friends, laughter, and countless other memories. When Mark moved to Highland, Kansas, he quickly became known as Highland’s handyman. Always willing to lend a hand, Mark had a knack for fixing just about anything. Whether it was an ice machine, car, lawnmower, golf cart, or HVAC system, he was the person people called when something needed fixing.

Mark loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, shooting, gardening, canning, and taking drives through the countryside with his wife and furry friends. He especially enjoyed setting bank lines on the Missouri River with family, including Dan and Julie, the Cluck family, and close friends, including his dear friend Lindsey Koch. Mark had a great sense of humor, a memorable smile and laugh, and a special talent for giving people a hard time. Funny, smart, sarcastic, and always ready with a comment, he never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went.

You could often find Mark down at his barn, listening to old country music while tinkering and fixing things. The barn quickly became a gathering place for family and friends, where there was always a seat at the table and time for a conversation. Mark loved hosting holiday gatherings, sometimes welcoming as many as 50 people. He enjoyed watching westerns, staying busy, helping others, and bringing people together. His generosity and welcoming nature made an impression on everyone who knew him.

Mark leaves behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, friendship, laughter, and love. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend—and as the man who could fix just about anything and always had room for one more at his table. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Contributions can be made in memory of Mark through Chapel Oaks Funeral Home to the ALS Association or the Olathe KU nursing staff.

Services will be held at Highland Christian Church, 102 E. Main Street, Highland, KS. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 20, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the funeral on Wednesday, October 21, at 11:00 a.m.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland after 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday.

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