Daniel J. Overstreet

Daniel J. “Dan” Overstreet, 72, passed away peacefully in Chicago, Illinois, on February 21, 2026.

Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Dan was the son of the late Edward M. and Mary Bernyce Overstreet. The family home on Maupas Avenue, in the Baldwin Park neighborhood, was the foundation of a life rooted in faith, family, and lifelong friendships.

A devoted Catholic from childhood, Dan began his education at Blessed Sacrament School, graduating in 1968. He continued on to Benedictine Military School, where he excelled academically and distinguished himself in the ROTC program. Commissioned first as a First Lieutenant and later as a Captain, Dan demonstrated early the discipline, leadership, and commitment to service that would define his life. After graduating from Benedictine in 1972, he attended Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, earning both his undergraduate degree and an MBA in finance.

Dan’s life was defined by service. His faith was an important part of who he was, and he generously offered his time and abilities in support of the Church and his community. True to his nature, his service was not only in word, but in action. He showed up, helped, and cared for others in ways both seen and unseen.

Professionally, he devoted his career to nonprofit organizations whose missions reflected his values of dignity, opportunity, and compassion, as well as his love for animals. Dan applied his education in finance to positions at The Chicago Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired, St. Xavier University, and El Valor, where he served in senior financial leadership roles and steadily assumed greater responsibility. At each organization, his integrity, steady leadership, and financial expertise strengthened the institutions and expanded their ability to serve others. He concluded his professional career at The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago, where he served as Chief Financial Officer.

Following retirement, Dan devoted much of his time to the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei in Chicago, where he was a familiar and dependable presence, generously serving in numerous capacities.

Though he built a full life in Chicago, Savannah always remained home. Dan was a lifelong supporter and enthusiastic promoter of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah, proudly marching from his grade school years through recent celebrations. The parade was more than a tradition. It was a joyful expression of his love for his hometown and its people.

Dan was a rich man, not in material wealth, but in friendship. He cultivated deep and enduring relationships in Chicago and across the country. Among those who held him dear are Dennis Warren, Kay Thurn, Jim Britt, Carrie and Steve Kalapsa; Bart and Juliana Radzik; Mike and Colleen Kirchberg, Renee Reyes, Anna Novatny, Chris Cannon, Beverly Wilbur, Pam Eckmann, and many others whose lives were brightened by his kindness, humor, and steadfast loyalty. In his final weeks at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago, he was tenderly cared for by friends who stood faithfully by his side, an enduring testament to the love he so freely gave throughout his life.

He is survived by his beloved dachshund, Rosie, his four brothers in Georgia: Jim (Regina) of Canton; Mike (Heather) of Marietta; Mark (Audrey) of Richmond Hill; and Tony (Gayle) of Fleming; and his close cousins, Phillip Hinely (Susan) of Gastonia, North Carolina, and Cecilia Forbes of Vienna, Virginia. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who will continue to carry forward his legacy of loyalty, generosity, and service.

Dan enriched every life he touched. His devotion to his family, his friends, his community, and his faith was unwavering. Those who knew him were better for it and will carry his love with them always.

Chicago: visitation will be held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii on Saturday, February 28, from 10 AM to 11. Following the visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 AM.

Savannah: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 11 AM on March 7, with inurnment at the Catholic Cemetery Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a gift to:

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii 1224 West Lexington Street, Chicago, IL 60607 

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