John-Mark Ahinful

life story

John-Mark Ahinful, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2026, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on July 1, 1959, in Dawurampong, Ghana, West Africa, John-Mark was the son of Arthur and Mary Ahinful, and one of ten children.

John-Mark accepted Jesus at an evangelical crusade in Ghana- dramatically changing the direction of his life and prompting opportunity to come to the United States in 1980. Between 1980-1993, he lived in NY and PA; obtained his bachelor’s degree in counseling from Valley Forge College, PA. In 1993, John-Mark answered an invitation to move to Minnesota and began his career in automotive sales. He loved Honda!

Throughout the years to follow he became a cornerstone within his faith, family, missions, and business communities.

FAITH: A man with tremendous passion and reverence for God, John-Mark will be remembered by his unwavering FAITH in Jesus Christ. Praying, singing and playing the congas were his favorite forms of worship.

FAMILY: When John-Mark met Jana, he was undeniably smitten and driven to marry this beautiful Godly woman. John-Mark adopted Jackson as his son, and joined by his daughter, Peggy - he was a proud father, who nourished and loved his family dearly.

MISSIONS: A proud Ghanaian man, John-Mark led numerous missions’ trips to Ghana, and participated in trips to China, Peru, Jordan and Syria. Spreading the Good News of the Gospel, was his calling.

HELPING OTHERS: A kind, knowledgeable, patient man, John-Mark had a gift of connecting with everyone he met. He truly made life, and car-buying seem simpler.

If you knew John-Mark, you also know he was a connoisseur of style—whether in his dapper clothing or luxury Honda; he also loved attending sports events and a fierce game of pickleball.

Jackson, Peggy and all have had a front-row-seat of what it is to be raised by a Godly man. He was a pure example by honoring God, honoring Jana (his wife) and the hands and feet of Jesus. He will be dearly missed.

John-Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary; and siblings George and Grace.

John-Mark is survived by his cherished wife Jana; children Peggy (Sean) Mathis, and Jackson; grandchildren Jayden, Azriel and Eli; siblings Comfort, Jones, Anthony, Mary, Sarah, Emmanuel, and Johanna; and numerous church brothers and sisters throughout the world.

Services will be held on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at Cedar Valley Church, 8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425. Visitation be held at 10:00 am, and Funeral service will begin at 11:00 am. A lunch reception will immediately follow in the church atrium.

* For those unable to join in person, the service will be live streamed at the link provided below:

Live Stream Link: cvevent.online.church

“Jesus said…I am the resurrection and the life. He who comes to me shall never perish but have eternal life.” - John 11:25-26

memorial service

Services

July 15, 2026

Cedar Valley Church 8600 Bloomington Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services