John P. Summers, 79, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 12:00 noon, in the Chapel of Short-Cunningham Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon, the time of the service. Memorials may be made to Wabash County Shelter Buddies or St. Mary’s Catholic Church Roof Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
John was born June 2, 1945, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Paul D. and Rosemary F. (Dunkel) Summers. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School. After high school he attended IBEW electrician training.
On August 19, 1966, John married Shirley J. (Howell) at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel, Illinois and they enjoyed 58 years together.
Left to cherish John’s memory are his wife of 58 years, Shirley; children, John (Elizabeth) Summers of Albertville, Alabama, and Jerry (Dana) Summers of Keensburg, Illinois; siblings, Ron (Nancy) Summers of Rock Island, Illinois, Robert Summers and Mary Summers of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; grandchildren, Cody, Zack, Alex and Erin Summers; greatgrandchildren, Sophia and Alexander Summers; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding John in death were his parents; and siblings, Barbie Summers, William “Bill” Summers, and Nancy Hummert.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus. John worked as an electrician. He was a proud member of NECA-IBEW #16.
John enjoyed a wide variety of activities, but most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family – particularly taking cruises with family and friends. His hobbies included taking photos of places he visited, creating blown glass pieces, and gardening. He also enjoyed being outdoors and riding his bike. John regularly visited his siblings and spent many Saturday evenings playing cards. He constantly had a project underway, such as home improvements or repairs. He often shared his knowledge with his family and friends. Additionally, he volunteered at the Keensburg Christian Church’s food pantry where he made many friends.
Condolences may be sent to www.short-cunninghamfh.com.
Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Summer’s family.
