Donald “Donnie” Gordon Overley

Last Updated on November 7, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

Donald “Donnie” Gordon Overley, 90, of Zionsville, formerly of Logansport, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Holliday Farms Senior Living in Zionsville.

Born on July 11, 1936, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Donald Gordon Overley Sr. and Marjorie R. (Bunger) Overley. On May 17, 1959, he married Mary Dee Riggle, beginning a marriage that spanned more than 67 years.

A proud 1954 graduate of Logansport High School, Donnie went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he dedicated his working years to the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier. Don was a lifetime member of Cross-Wind United Methodist Church

Donnie knew how to appreciate life’s simple pleasures. Whether he was spending an afternoon on the golf course, enjoying a game of bowling, or trying his luck at the casino. He was also a devoted sports fan who loved cheering on his Chicago Cubs and Purdue Boilermakers. Through the years, these interests brought him countless moments of enjoyment and memories to cherish.

Above all, Donnie’s life was marked by the many years he shared with his wife and the family they built.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Dee Overley of Zionsville; two children, Kimberly Sue (William) Wegeng of Westfield, IN and James G. (Lisa) Overley of Blufton, SC; seven grandchildren, Ryan (Andrea) Wegeng, Andrew (Julia) Wegeng, Joshua (Amanda) Overley, Evan Overley, Rachel (Jonathan) Cook, Stephen Overley and Haden Smith and six great-grandchildren, Jackson, Ellie, Ava, Nora, Wendy and Jeanette.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gary Overley.

A funeral service celebrating Donald’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday November 11, 2026, at Gundrum Funeral Home & Crematory with Pastor Doug Thomas officiating. A visitation will be held from 11:00 am until time of services. A burial will follow at Ever-Rest Memorial Park.

You may sign Donnie’s guestbook and leave condolences for his family at www.gundrumcares.com.