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Joseph Overbeck obituary, 1964-2025, Ionia, MI

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1964

DIED

2025

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Lake Funeral Home - Ionia

3521 S. State Rd.

Ionia, Michigan

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Nov. 20, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Joseph Overbeck Obituary

Joseph Robert Overbeck, aged 61, of Saranac, passed away on November 15, 2025. He was born May 11, 1964, in Ionia the son of William R. and Lillian L. (LeFevre) Overbeck. Joseph married Barbara A. Leland September 8, 1990 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Saranac.

He was a 1982 graduate of Saranac High School. Joseph was a member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church. He worked construction for numerous years at Overbeck Construction. Joseph enjoyed cooking or grilling, woodworking or carving, and loved the outdoors.

Surviving is his wife of 35 years, Barbara A. Overbeck of Saranac. Daughter, Amanda (Phil) Pomber of Mackinac Island. Grandson, Issac Pomber of Mackinac Island. Mother, Lillian Overbeck. Siblings, Michele (Ralph) Westbrook, Bill (Deb) Overbeck, Doug (Suzi) Overbeck, Mary (Mark) Sheeran, Cathy (Greg) Usher, Sue (Phill) Wizorek, Ed (Jayne) Overbeck, Judy (Gary) McDurmon, Ron (Katie) Overbeck, John (Becky) Overbeck, Teresa (Mark) Phillips. Mother and father-in-law, John and June Leland. Brother-in-laws, Douglas (Angie) Leland, Craig (Talia) Leland, Jeffery Leland, Chuck (Teresa) Leland, Mike(Pam) Leland. And several nieces nephews and cousins. He was preceded by father, Bill Overbeck Sr.. Brother-in-laws, Barry Ferguson and Terry Warner. Nephews, Greg Westbrook, Ryan Overbeck, and William Overbeck.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, November 21 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Saranac with Father Michael Goodwin, celebrant. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 20 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Rite of Committal at Saranac Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to veteran organizations. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Daily News on Nov. 20, 2025.

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lake Funeral Home

3521 S. State Road, Ionia, MI 48846

Nov

21

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

3927 Jackson Rdd, Saranac, MI 48881

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3521 S. State Rd., Ionia, MI 48846

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