Mary Jane (Kokesh) Groff, the daughter of Albert Charles and Anna Barbara (Gregory) Kokesh, was born October 11, 1931, in Burlington Junction, Missouri. She attended grade school in Burlington Junction, graduating from Maryville High School, Maryville, Missouri, in 1949. Later, she attended the College of Pharmacy, University of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, for one year.

On April 15, 1951, Mary Jane was united in marriage to Darrell E. Groff in Maryville. They became the parents of two children, Mark Eugene and James Gregory. Darrell passed away in 2000.

Mary Jane was a member of the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and Countryside Christian Church. She passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Village Care Center, Maryville, at the age of 92.

Besides her parents and husband, Darrell Groff, Mary Jane was preceded in death by son, Mark Groff, and sister, Betty Jo Kokesh. Survivors include son, Greg (Sharon) Groff, Rock Port, Missouri; granddaughter, Lacey Groff; twin great-granddaughters, Chloe and Zoe Groff; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial graveside service and inurnment was held Sunday, June 2, 2024, at King City Cemetery, King City, Missouri, conducted by Vic Coston. Memorials may be directed to the Maryville Public Library or Nodaway County Animal Shelter. Arrangements were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Online condolences may be left at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.