Mark Ashley Maris

Mark Ashley Maris, age 62, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1963 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Ashley and Catherine Maxine Mendenhall Maris. He graduated from Prairie View High School, Fort Scott Community College, and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Feed Science from Kansas State University.
 Mark was active in FFA and 4-H while in high school. He was a member of the New Lancaster United Methodist Church. He was an avid K-State and Chiefs fan. He enjoyed anything sports related, National Finals Rodeo, shooting pool, bowling, fishing, playing golf, and riding roller coasters at amusement parks. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sheryl Rae Maris, and a grandson, Malachi. Mark is survived by his wife, Brandy Martin, a daughter, Taylor Bell and husband Caleb, a son, Dacota Maris and wife Brea, children from a previous marriage to Pam Payne, 
a stepdaughter, Alex Martin, a stepdaughter, Autumn Martin, a niece, Kirsty Hartley and husband Dalton, a nephew, Michael Maris and partner Tiffany Morris, seven grandchildren, Bexleigh Mae, Carter, Grayslyn, Ridge, Porter, Elijah, and Ralfie.

Graveside funeral service will be 11 am Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Friday at the Schneider Funeral Home, La Cygne Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Prairie View FFA. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.  Please wear purple to the visitation and or funeral to honor Mark's passion for Kansas State University.