Jason Paul Overby

Jason Paul Overby, 47, of Worden, IL, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.  He was born February 12, 1977 in Town & Country, MO, the son of Ronald & Cynthia (Loebach) Overby.  He married Jenny Engelke on June 14, 2003 & she survives.

He was employed as a Senior IT Manager with the St. Louis County Government Offices & had many cherished colleagues with many friendships built over his career.  He was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (Ranken Technical College).

Jason was a man of immense wisdom & humor, cherishing every moment spent with his family.  He was the most amazing husband, father, son, brother & friend to many.  He was very involved in his children's lives, from being their number one fan to coaching them, & teaching them new things to be successful in life.  No matter what, he showed his kids how much he loved them & how proud he was of them.  Jason was an amazing, relaxing, & calming person to be around, & was so uplifting for others who needed a shoulder to lean on.  He touched so many lives & will be forever missed & always warming our hearts with his memories.

He is survived by his wife -  Jenny Overby of Worden, IL;  two sons -  Adam & Matthew Overby of Worden, IL;  his parents -  Ronald & Cynthia Overby of Edwardsville, IL;  one brother -  Joshua (MaryBeth) Overby of Shrewsbury, MO;  one sister -  Jillian Overby of Edwardsville, IL;  his mother-in-law -  Denise (Keith) Buschmann of Staunton, IL;  his father-in-law -  Kevin (Angie) Engelke of Edwardsville, IL;  & two brothers-in-law -  Jeremy & Justin Engelke of Staunton, IL.

Friends may call from 10 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, IL, with Pastor Phil Girardin officiating.

Memorials are suggested to a College Trust Fund being set up for Adam & Matthew.

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