Kathy A. Overmann-Hamilton
December 03, 2013
Kathy A. Overmann-Hamilton, 48, went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 3 after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Services will be held at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish, 1230 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA; with visitation on Friday, December 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. and the funeral service on Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. Kathy will be cremated, with burial at Masonic Cemetery.
Kathy was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa in 1965 to Harold and Juanita (Biedenbach) Overmann. She lived in many small Iowa towns until her family settled in Spirit Lake, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1983. She then earned her degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Kathy worked in the Des Moines area in the insurance industry, most recently at American Enterprise. She was active in the Des Moines and Clive Jaycees for many years, earning a lifetime achievement award for her service.
Kathy is survived by her parents, Harold and Juanita Overmann of Spirit Lake; her husband, Tom; her son, Nick; 5 siblings, Julie (Tom) Dalton of Wheaton, IL, Mike (Penny) Overmann of Elkhorn, NE, Jim Overmann of Marion, IA, Tony (Becky) Overmann of Marion, IA, and David (Bobbi) Overmann of Omaha, NE; 10 nieces and nephews; and her son's paternal grandparents, Jim and Janet Clayton of Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Theresa’s. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bob and Vera Easler and family
12/07/2013
We wish to extend our sincerest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phyllis Johnson
12/07/2013
Several years ago I worked with Kathy at American Republic. Kathy was upbeat and fun to work with. My prayers are with all of you. Phyllis
Gina Hawks
12/06/2013
Tom & Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know Kathy fought long & hard. May you find comfort in God's healing hands. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Gina
Troyce Fisher
12/06/2013
Harold and Juanita,
I am so sorry to read about the loss of your daughter. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Troyce
Peggy Rick
12/06/2013
Kathy's family
My heart aches for your loss. I knew Kathy as a young girl growing up in SL. Her total family had such a wonderful faith. May your memories help. Prayers to you all. Harold and Juanita, I am thinking of you especially.
Mary Rooney Corcoran
12/06/2013
My prayers and deepest sympathies to you Tom and all who loved Kathy.
Steve & Susan Webb
12/05/2013
Grieving with you on our loss of Kathy, but celebrating Heaven's gain!
Bill and Kathie Cink
12/05/2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you with fond memories and love.
Bruce Cheek
12/05/2013
Tom and Family,
Sue and I are very sorry for your loss. Kathy seemed to keep such a positive attitude through her struggle. Seeing her at the Susan G. Komen walk this year with the American Equity Family was inspiring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kerry Neibergall
12/05/2013
I worked with Kathy at American Enterprise. Please know my thought and prayers are with her family at this sad time.
Angie Sanders
12/05/2013
Tom,
My deepest thoughts, prayers and condonlences to you and your family.Praying for peace for you and your family during this difficult time.
Tom & Cathy Grady
12/04/2013
To the Overmann and Hamilton Families, our deepest condolences. We are former Jaycee members and have many fond memories of good times spent with Kathy. Her passing leaves a void in the lives of people you may have never known.
Julie Glass Lauridsen
12/04/2013
Thinking of you and praying for comfort and peace during this very difficult time. God bless you!
Jeff Badger
12/04/2013
Deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Fleming Hudson
12/04/2013
Our prayers are with your family. God bless.