Mar 27, 2023

Mark S. Barnthson 1963 - 2023

Posted Mar 27, 2023 8:03 PM

Mark S. Barnthson, 59, of Troy, Kansas, passed away at his home Saturday, March 25, 2023. 

Mark was born on November 18, 1963, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Raymond E. and Dawn (Gillespie) Barnthson.  He grew up in Troy, later lived in St. Joseph, Missouri for 25 years, then moved back to Troy in 2018.  Mark worked as laborer for Hillshire Foods in St. Joseph. 

He was a kind-hearted, helpful man.  Mark was a Chiefs fan.  He and his brother Gordon enjoyed playing croquet on weekends.  He and Theresa also enjoyed attending the Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs, Kansas and leisurely drives in the country ending up at a Taco Bell restaurant. 

Mark married Theresa Taylor June 25, 2013, in St. Joseph, Missouri.  She survives of the home.  Mark was preceded in death by his parents. 

Additional survivors include 2 step-sons, Jeremy Murphy (Rose) of St. Joseph, Missouri 

Joshua Murphy (Clarissa) of Rosendale, Missouri 

2 brothers, Gary Barnthson (Gail) and Gordon Barnthson both of Troy, Kansas 

2 sisters, Renee Weber of Wathena, Kansas and 

Linda Masters (Rich Vertin) of Troy, Kansas 

Brother-in-law, Charlie Taylor (Gail) of Burns, Wyoming 

Special aunt, Carol Barnthson of Troy, Kansas 

Aunts and uncles from Louisiana and 

6 step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. 

Mark’s wishes were to be cremated. Harman Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas in charge of arrangements.  There will be no services or visitation. 

The family suggests memorials can be made to the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home P.O. Box 185 Troy, KS. 66087 to help with funeral expenses.