Jimmie L. Summers

Jimmie L. Summers, 93, of Rochelle, IL passed away on July 27, 2025. Jimmie was born on March 5, 1932 in Makanda, IL to Lester and Edna (Holmes) Summers. He married Audrey Anders in Clinton, Iowa on December 24, 1949.

Jimmie worked at Goss in Rockford for 34 years as an inspector making printing presses. Jimmie's family moved to Rochelle when he was 15. He met Audrey two years later when she started her temporary work at Caron International. Jimmie's dad was a greens keeper when he was young and taught Jimmie and his brothers to play golf. He loved playing golf throughout the years with family, friends and on his golf league at Goss. He was self-taught on playing the guitar, singing, auto mechanics and home repairs. He enjoyed playing and singing in music jam sessions with family and friends, which was enjoyed by everyone. He was always willing to help family, friends and others when possible. Jimmie and Audrey had their loving home for 60 years and were married for 75 years.

Jimmie is survived by his wife, Audrey; Children, Mary K. Summers, Debbie (Kevin) Howard and Susan Furman; Grandchildren, Stephanie (Danny) Williams, Chris Furman, Dana Howard, Ashley (Sonny) Landrum and Luke (Mae) Furman; Great Grandchildren, Kennidy Cecil, Grace Williams, Echo Cecil, Rory Williams, Eleanor Furman, Sammy Landrum and Otis Furman.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Leland Summers, Charles Summers and Richard Summers.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, 704 N. 6th St. Rochelle, IL 61068. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with pastor Dan from New Hope Fellowship Church in Rochelle officiating.

Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragelyonsfamilyfh.com