Brian J. Summers Obituary
The passing of Brian J. Summers of Itasca, Illinois occurred on August 5, 2026. Brian, born on September 30, 1954 in Libertyville, Illinois, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond John and Sally Ann (Cushing); his son Brian Patrick; and his brothers, Bruce Summers (Cindy (McCarter)), Terry and Scott Summers.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Wolnski; his daughter-in-law Tracy (Buchholz); his children, Katie Schmitt (Doug) and Kevin (Kate); his grandchildren, Beckett Schmitt, Regan Summers, Rhys and Elinor Summers; his siblings, Suzanne Evans (Jack) and Tom Summers; and his brothers-in-law, Joseph Wolnski (Jane Christino), Robert Wolnski and Alfred Wolnski (Janet).
In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations in Brian's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) or the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (give.birds.cornell.edu). Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
