Mark Rhine Stroven

Mark Rhine Stroven, aged 63, was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. During his second brief but brave battle with cancer. Mark's life was a testament to the values of hard work, kinship, and the simple joys of nature.

Mark was a proud graduate of Coopersville High School, Class of 1980, where he laid the foundations for a life of practical skill and dedication. His grew up the son of a farmer and later worked as a carpenter & heavy equipment service mechanic. Mark's Christian faith guided him through life's challenges and triumphs, providing a compass that led him to act with kindness and integrity.

He was an avid fisherman and snow-mobiler, both of which brought him immeasurable joy, as did his passion for woodworking.

Mark's favorite retreat was his cabin in the Upper Peninsula, where he met many new acquaintances and made many new friends. His love for the outdoors was paralleled only by his love for his community. Mark could often be seen driving around the neighborhood in his golf cart, stopping to chat with friends and neighbors and share a laugh or lend a hand.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Mildred (Hondred) Stroven, his aunt, Marilyn "Aunt" Stroven, and his uncle, Raymond Hondred. His legacy is carried on by his loving sister, Martha (Ed) Vugteveen; his brother, Marty Stroven; his nieces, Emily and Great niece Isabel , Melissa ( Doug ) Beyer, his nephew, Andew; and hie Aunt Janet Hondred and his cousins, David (Susan) Hondred, Linda (Jeff) Horstman, Judy (Gary) Veldink, and Karen (Bill) Keuning. His second cousin and coffee-drinking buddy, Lee Walcott, and his many friends.

As we bid farewell to Mark Rhine Stroven, we celebrate a life well-lived and a man well-loved. His spirit will forever roam the woods and waters he so adored, and his memory will remain a beacon of light in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

In keeping with his wish, cremation has taken place with interment in the Coopersville-Polkton Twp. Cemetery next to his parents.

A Memorial service for family and friends will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Throop Funeral Home, 214 Church St, Coopersville, visitation will take place Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. and a private interment to follow.

Condolences for the family may be left on Mark’s guestbook at www.throopfh.com.

Throop Funeral Home

Coopersville, 616-837-8161