Marvin Overloop

Marvin Overloop, age 82, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, November 09, 2016 in Kalamazoo surrounded by loved ones after succumbing to cancer. He was born in Kalamazoo on May 19, 1934, the son of Abraham and Martha (Schuring) Overloop. Marv was an avid bowler and was on a league team for many years. His daughter, Laura, recalls many hours spent fishing with her dad in her younger years. He liked big band music and marching bands, and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved camping, traveling, hunting, going on walks, reading about nature, and was always up for a lively conversation about politics. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Virginia Overloop of Kalamazoo; daughter, Laura Overloop and her wife, Karen of Huntley, IL; step-daughter, Helen (Bill) Olewnik of Wysox, PA; step-sons, Bruce (Gayle) Akers of Shoemakersville, PA and Brian (Loretta) Akers of Woodstock, NY; brother, John (Wanda) Overloop of Kalamazoo; 9 step-grandchildren, Bill Olewnik, Jr., Eddie (Pam) Olewnik, Emily Akers, Bruce Akers, Jr., Jennifer (Christopher) Shenise, Tim (Stephanie) Roderer, Michael Olewnik, Teri Akers and Lisa Akers; 15 step-great grandchildren. Marv was predeceased by his parents and by his beloved son, Jamie, who passed away on April 19, 1995. A funeral service for Marvin will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Thomas Davenport officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions in Marvin's memory may be made to Parchment United Methodist Church or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, c/o of the funeral home.