Geraldine “Jerry” Overbeck (95) of Effingham

Geraldine “Jerry” Overbeck, 95, passed peacefully at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Lincolnland Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed by clicking here.

Jerry was born January 3, 1926 in Chicago Heights, the daughter of Leander and Mary (Meyer) Tays. She married Lawrence “Peeny” Overbeck on June 5, 1946 and they shared many memorable years together. He preceded her in death on February 19, 2007. Jerry found great joy playing dominos with her friends, golf cart rides with her beloved dog, Tiny, and dancing on the weekends with her husband in their younger years. She especially enjoyed visits from her family. They lovingly remember her for her love of National Enquirer magazines, RDF country music, her sense of humor and most fondly her stories of years past. She will be sadly missed by all.

Jerry is survived by her daughter, Sharon Boerngen of Effingham; son, Gene (Tracey) Overbeck of Dieterich; brother, Harold (Lettie) Tays of Mattoon; son-in-law, Kevin Schell of Rinard; 11 grandchildren, Shawn (Sarah) Bannick of Louisville, Shane (Lesley Waldhoff) Bannick of Toledo, Shannon (Travis) Heuerman of Dieterich, Sara (Jessy Draves) Fred of Effingham, Chris (Beth) Deters of Henderson, KY, Corey (Mandy) Deters of Flora, Ashley (Travis) Arnold of Louisville, Hayle (Steve) Gray of Flora, Amanda Schell of Flora, Jessica (Ryan) Ruble of Cisne and Heather (Zach) Rice of Xenia; 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Judy Schell; son-in-law, Dave Boerngen and sister, Marie Niemerg.