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JERRY OVERBY
LINCOLN — Jerry D. Overby, 75, of Lincoln, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, Taylorville, Ill.
Jerry was born April 25, 1940, in Leora, Mo., the son of Carl and Lucy Johns Overbey. He married Nancy Ostendorf August 18, 1962 in Edwardsville, Ill. She survives in Lincoln.
He is also survived by one son, Michael (Karen) Overby of Bloomington, one daughter, Michelle (Tito) Gomez of Petersburg, two sisters, Betty Bowermaster of Hartford, Ill., Georgia Unthank of Godfrey, Ill.; three grandchildren, Anthony Gomez, Mark Overby and Nick Overby.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Walter; and grandson, Patrick.
Jerry was a lifelong educator and retired as Superintendent of Lincoln Community High School, Lincoln. He was a member of Holy Family Church; the Knights of Columbus; and the Elks Lodge #914. He was an avid sports fan, loved basketball, golfing, and was an avid Cardinal fan.
Services for Jerry will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Holy Family Church with Rev. Simon Taabu officiating. Visitation will be at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln, 4-7 p.m. Thursday evening, Oct. 15, with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at Edwardsville Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Edwardsville, Ill. Memorials may be given in Jerry's name to Holy Family Church of Lincoln.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Overby
Pat Williamson
October 21, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I was on the Neoga Board of Education when Jerry was our Superintendent. He worked for the referendum and it passed. Jerry and Nancy were our friends, too. Jerry was an excellent Superintendent.
October 15, 2015
Nancy,
Very sadden to hear of the loss of Jerry. May you be comforted with great memories of Jerry's life which I was privileged to be a small part of as a schoolmate and teammate.
Bill Judge
Barbara & Tim Rush
October 14, 2015
Nancy,
I am so sorry that we can't be there for you.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for you as you mourn the loss of Jerry. May you have the strength you need for today and the hope you need for tomorrow. Love, Barbara and Tim
October 14, 2015
So sorry ! I went to college with Jerry at the Alton campus. He was a great guy.
Merv Cruthis Troy, Il
October 13, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are for you, Nancy and your family. Love, Tim and Mary Partlow
Larry and Betty Hudson
October 13, 2015
I taught with Jerry in Carrollton and lived in the apartment above you. Remember your precious memories. Keeping you in our prayers.
October 13, 2015
Treasure your precious memories. I taught with Jerry at Carrollton, IL We lived in the apartment above you. Larry and Betty Hudson Moweaqua, IL
Dorothy (Baker) Erwin
October 13, 2015
Mrs.Overby,I have fond thoughts of you and Mr.Overby,you were basicly newly weds when you came to our little School to teach in Eldred Ill.Thank you for all the posetive input you both gave, to make all of us beleave, we could acieve what some thought to be the imposible.Blessing to you and your loved ones
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