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Jamie Overton Obituary

Overton, Jamie Lee At rest December 11, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Channahon, the beloved son of Terry and Maureen (nee Radcliff) Overton, cherished brother of Amy (Dan) Roehl, proud uncle of Mason and loving grandson of Verna Mai Overton. Left to cherish his memory, Amy Joe Sullivan, adopted by love his "Curly ", life long friend Mike Upchurch, Miyuki Calvert and canine companion Opus. Many special aunts, uncles and cousins mourn his passing. Jamie was a graduate of Minooka Community High School, Joliet Junior College and earned his bachelors degree at Eastern Illinois University and was currently employed by Ericsson as a systems engineer. Preferred memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Funeral Service for Jamie Lee Overton will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon. Interment Willard Grove Cemetery, Channahon. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. For information phone 815 / 467-1234.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2011.

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Carrie

November 24, 2022

Jamie I still think about you so often.

Former Co-worker

December 28, 2011

I worked with Jamie for a couple years. He was soft spoken, friendly, extremely bright, had great sense of humor and just an overall good person. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

margaret garris

December 20, 2011

God needed a special angel and he picked you.Now you watch over all those left behind and enjoy the ones in heaven. Terry and Maureen my heart goes out to you it's hard losing someone but God never gives us more that we can handle. I love you both and if you ever need to talk i'm here

RF Certification Training on Sears Tower roof - Nov 2002

Frank Mejias

December 19, 2011

I worked with Jamie for about 6 years at Sprint in the Sears Tower. We had a lot of great times there. He was by far the most dedicated and hardest worker I've ever met. My condolences.

December 16, 2011

Terry and Maureen,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Ric and Cathy Offerman

Samantha Konjevich

December 16, 2011

Wishing you comfort in your time of loss. I went to school with Jamie. We were a small group of kids in a small town back then. Very sad to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathy to Jamie's family and dear friends.

Joan and Dave Daniels

December 15, 2011

Not only were you a wonderful great nephew, you were a caring, loving, delightful person to know. Our prayers to all your family especially Maureen, Terry, and Amy. So sorry we can't be there in person for you.

Stijn Vanhauwaert

December 15, 2011

Jamie was a wonderful person to work with and had a passion for his job. We are sorry for his loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Hope you find comfort in his memories.
We'll miss you Jamie.

Liz Caulfield

December 14, 2011

I met Jamie many years ago. He was a great friend and listener. I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing him! I am so sorry for your loss, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I look forward to the day we can talk again.

Naomi Radcliff

December 14, 2011

Most beloved newphew,, will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Stacey Carnahan

December 14, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Jamie was an amazing person.... and within our hearts, the ones we love are never really gone... for they live on in beautiful memories.
With Sympathy,

Trichelle Delucio

December 14, 2011

•Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.~Author
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May you rest in peace Jamie!

Thumper Pruitt

December 14, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss, I lost my own dad to cancer and it is never easy. My thoughts are with you all.

joe larocco

December 13, 2011

I had the privilege of knowing Jamie for about 10 short years. Not just because of his passing....jamie was truly an honest and stand up straightforward guy. Everyone who met Jamie could never say a bad thing about him. God has called his child home now. Don't weep for him. He is in a great place and in great hands. Love ya brother James......until we meet again.

Amy Fraker

December 13, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss,I went to school with Jamie and he was always a very nice guy...prayers out to all in this time-----Amy fraker --

Steve Stapay

December 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy and prayers from my family to your's for your loss.

Christie Hasse-LaBarre

December 13, 2011

Amy, Ashley and Mike

There are no words for what you are feeling or going through. Jamie was always so nice and one of the only true stand up guys around. My thoughts are with all of you and the Overton family.

Becki Peacock

December 13, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss, Jamie will be missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Becki& Bob Peacock

December 13, 2011

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave just lost his mom last month, death is never easy, but especially hard when they are so young. Brenda and Dave Saltzman & Family, Channahon Il

Barbara Daniels Wagner

December 13, 2011

Jamie you will be miss you were to young cuz Terry and Maureen and Amy and Aunt Vern Mai i love you all i wish i could be there but you all are in my heart and prayers

David,Pamm & Molly Shires

December 13, 2011

Terry, Maureen & family, I personally never got to meet Jamie, but have heard alot about him and his smile and ways.Alma smiles when she talks of him. You and your family are in our prayers. I pray that God wraps your family in His arms, so He can comfort you thru this time. Love you all.

Angela Stillwell-Mjelleli

December 13, 2011

Maureen, Terry and Amy,
I cannot express how much my heart aches at the loss of Jamie. Funny how a kid who wanted to drop out of kindergarten turned out to be so successful. Sending you all of our love and sympathy.

Love,
Angie and Family

Michael Daniels

December 13, 2011

Terry, Maureen, and Amy, so sorry to hear, have been away for long time, but always remeber Jamie smiling all the time, I know that he left lot of friends and family and hope everyone recieves my prayers and thoughts.

margaret daniels garris

December 13, 2011

i wish i could be there but will be praying for the family thursday. God needed a guardian angel to look over everyone. terry maureen and amy i love you and my heart aches for you. tell aunt verna mai that i love her and if she needs to talk im here.he will be missed take care and i love you.margaret daniels garris (ripley,tn)

Michelle Gardeakos

December 13, 2011

Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to your family and friends.

Kenneth and Shirley Daniels

December 13, 2011

Jamie will be missed by a lot of people. Terry, Maureen, Amy, and Verna Mae we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you today. Kenneth and Shirley Daniels(Covington, TN)

Mary Facchina

December 13, 2011

Jamie will be missed. He was a great friend, and very honest. Things will not be the same with out him. Though we will forever hold him in our hearts. Deepest sympathies to Maureen, Terry and Amy.

Gina (Langford) Swain

December 13, 2011

So very sorry for your loss,

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Debra Sumner

December 13, 2011

Jamie will be missed by his friends and teachers at Channahon Jr. High. He was a great student, a true friend and a wonderful young man.
Our deepest sympathies to his family. A bright star whose light will shine in Heaven!

Pat Hansen

December 13, 2011

Maureen, Terry and Amy. My heart is aching for the loss of Jamie. We never understand the logic of abbreviated life. I am sending my prayers as you struggle with the pain of this great loss to your entire family.

Michele (Norman) Hughes

December 13, 2011

With much sympathy,

Cindy Louallen

December 13, 2011

With deepest sympathy
Love,
Cindy, Jason, and Trent Louallen
Jesse Daniels

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