Michael Edward Summers, 76, Passes Away in Illinois

Longtime Scheller resident and Navy veteran remembered by family and community.

Mar. 9, 2026 at 10:18pm

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Michael Edward Summers, a 76-year-old resident of Scheller, Illinois, passed away on March 6, 2026 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion. Summers was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam Era and was survived by his wife Susan, two children, and four grandchildren.

Why it matters

Summers' passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and military veteran in the small town of Scheller. His life and service will be honored at a Celebration of Life service attended by friends, family, and fellow parishioners from the First Baptist Church.

The details

Michael Edward Summers was born on September 5, 1949 in Christopher, Illinois to Tom and Wanda (Brown) Summers. He married Susan (Crocker) Summers on October 17, 1981, and she survives him. Summers is also survived by his two children, Lee Michael Summers of Columbus, Indiana and Kimberly Kristen Summers of Sesser, Illinois, as well as four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Renee Summers.

  • Michael Edward Summers passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Sesser, Illinois.

The players

Michael Edward Summers

A 76-year-old resident of Scheller, Illinois who passed away on March 6, 2026. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam Era.

Susan (Crocker) Summers

The surviving wife of Michael Edward Summers.

Lee Michael Summers

The son of Michael Edward Summers, residing in Columbus, Indiana.

Kimberly Kristen Summers

The daughter of Michael Edward Summers, residing in Sesser, Illinois.

First Baptist Church

The church in Sesser, Illinois where the Celebration of Life service for Michael Edward Summers will be held.

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What’s next

The Celebration of Life service for Michael Edward Summers will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Sesser, Illinois.

The takeaway

The passing of Michael Edward Summers, a longtime resident of Scheller and U.S. Navy veteran, marks the loss of a community member whose life and service will be honored at a Celebration of Life service attended by his family, friends, and fellow parishioners.