Mark "Dan" Lillmars' Obituary
Mark “Dan” Dane Lillmars, age 79, passed away in Muskegon, MI, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Dan was born in Muskegon on April 24, 1944, to Earl and Darlene (Krentz) Lillmars. Dan was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Korea. On March 16, 1968, he married the former Mary Ann Nelson, and the two of them spent 55 wonderful years married together. Dan worked for 28 years as a machinist and supervisor at SD Warren, and then for another ten years at CWC Textron before his retirement. Dan was a huge fan of the Muskegon High School football team, where he had played for a few years during high school. Dan was a volunteer coach for the Lakeside Football Club for 21 years, and he was a former member of The Vikings Linne Lodge 57. More than anything, Dan enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, especially teaching them how to fish and ice fish. Dan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann Lillmars; two children: Amy (Casey) Kelly and Steve (Lori) Lillmars; six grandchildren: Annika, Meara, Izzy, Emmy, Keeva, and Adam; two half-brothers: Erik Lillmars and Kirk Lillmars; three sisters in-law: Rose Lillmars, Jackie Lillmars, and Christine Bergklint; several nieces and nephews, and a beloved cat: Mooch. Dan was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Luke Lillmars and Gary Lillmars. Per Dan’s wishes no public services are taking place, but please consider making a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI, 49441. Please sign the family’s online guestbook and share memories with the family at sytsemafh.com.
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