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Joshua James Summers 1969-2020 Woodstock, IL
Joshua died on January 8, 2020 at Northwestern McHenry Hospital after an extended illness.
Josh was born in Freeport, Illinois on October 26, 1969 to Sharon (McCutchan) and James Summers.
Josh was a graduate of River Ridge High School in Elizabeth, Illinois in 1987 and received his BS and Masters degrees in structural engineering from the University of Illinois.
Josh married Carla (Macrito) on October 23, 1993 in St. Charles, Illinois and welcomed a daughter, Sarah, on December 14, 1997.
Josh was a Principal Structural Engineer for Building Technology Consultants, Inc., in Arlington Heights, where he had been involved in the forensic investigation, design, analysis, repair, and rehabilitation of all types of structures and building facades for over 25 years. He was published in several professional journals and magazines and received numerous professional awards.
Josh enjoyed astronomy and all outdoor activities.
Josh is survived by his wife, daughter and parents. As well as, his brother, Matt, sister, Danielle, several nieces and nephews and his in-laws family.
Cremation rites were afforded at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory in McHenry, Illinois.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
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Melody Groezinger
February 25, 2020
I just heard about Josh passing last week. My sincerest sympathies to you all. As I babysat the Summers kids often, I have very fond memories of them all. There was the time at the fair where kids chased pigs & chickens and got to keep what they caught. Jim & Sharon had said it was okay to bring animals home if the kids caught them, which of course they did. However, other kids that caught animals, weren't allowed to keep theirs so they gave them to Josh. I had to ask someone to keep an eye on Danielle & Matt as I think it took Josh & myself 3 trips to get them all home. Poor Jim & Sharon came home to a menagerie in the basement. He was a good kid and I am sure turned into a great adult, Dad & husband.
deanna pacek
January 29, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss..may he RIP God be with you..
Pat Brown
January 15, 2020
Oh my, Kathy just told me of Josh's passing! I am so sorry for your loss. Whenever I thought of Josh, I always thought of Aaron Klippert,also. They were two very nice young men.
Please accept my prayers for your family.
Lawrence and Mary Lynn Luy
January 13, 2020
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son Joshua. We are praying for comfort from our Lord for you and your family
Dick & JoAnn Suess
January 12, 2020
Jim, Sharon and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Josh. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rod Slamp
January 10, 2020
Jim, Sharon & Family, I'm so sorry to hear this, please accept my sincere condolences. I often think about you two from the good old days.
Rod
January 10, 2020
Carla,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Josh. I have very fond memories of our time at the Triad as Resident Advisors, Euchre and playing basketball.
You and Sarah are in my thoughts.
Maureen MacDonald-Stein
Lisa (Wheelwright) Haas
January 9, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Josh's passing. Josh was always the nice kid in school and was 1 of my first friends when I moved to Elizabeth in 6th grade.
Sympathies to you all!
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