James Overman

James M. "Big Jim" Overman, age 64 of Freeport, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at the Albany Area Hospital in Albany, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2006 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Rev. Roger Klassen, OSB will officiate with entombment following in the parish mausoleum at a later date.

Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday and one hour prior to service on Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Parish Prayers will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church.

James M. Overman was born on November 21, 1941 in Albany Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Joseph and Hilda (Borgerding) Overman. Jim attended country school and high school in Albany. He then volunteered with the Army Reserves. On January 9, 1965, Jim married Gloria Brang at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove. They resided in Freeport where he worked at the Freeport Roller Mill. Jim was also self-employed with his wife as owners of Big Jim's Corner Bar in Freeport and then Jim & Gloria's Restaurant in Albany.Jim was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport and the Albany American Legion. He enjoyed camping, touring, bike riding, fishing, watching football, annual hunting trip with the boys, and helping out with farm duties at his brother's farm. Jim loved spending time with his friends, family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Gloria Overman of Freeport; children, Sheila (Dale) Ahrens of Cold Spring, Denise (Daryl) Fischbach of Eden Valley, Gary (Lisa) Overman of Cold Spring, Russ (Sandy) Overman of Cold Spring, and Jodi Overman of St. Cloud; nine grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Jenny Hiltner of Freeport, Doreen Robillard of Lodi, California, Bernice (Ruben) Muske of St. Joseph, Mary (Doc) Harren of Cold Spring, Ed (Millie) Overman of Freeport, Teresa (Don) Chamberlain of Anoka, Norb (Audrey) Overman of Albany, Ruth (George) Traeger of Melrose, and Fred (Mary) Overman of Spicer; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Overman of Waite Park and Betty Overman of Albany.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe, Jr. and Ray Overman; infant sister, Celine; and brother-in-law, Clarence "Smokey" Hiltner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.