Danny Lee Summers, 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 17, 1937, in Royalton, Illinois, the son of Flossie and Lindsey Summers.On October 28, 1966, Danny married the love of his life, Shirley, and they shared many wonderful years together until her passing on February 27, 2022.Danny proudly served his country in the United States Navy, where he was stationed aboard the USS GWINDM 33 as a Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class. He was honorably discharged on July 11, 1962.After his military service, Danny built a career in skilled trades, retiring from IBEW Local 702 and later from the Student Center Maintenance Department at SIU Carbondale.Danny’s greatest joy was his family. He is survived by his children: Robin Summers, Mary (Carl) Jarrell, Danny Wells; his grandchildren: Christina (Tim) Grob, of Rantoul, Illinois, Sarah (Shawn) Acosta of Crandall, Georgia, Adam (Ashley) Anderson of Wolf Lake, Illinois, Megan Wel

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