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“To Family and Staff,
Thank you for the package of forget-me-not seeds. How kind of you. I appreciate you all so much as does my family. You took such good care of us when my husband L. died. You blessed us all.”
— M. F.

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Naperville & Plainfield Area Funeral Professionals Give Back to the Community

The family members of Friedrich-Jones and Overman-Jones are more than extraordinary funeral professionals—each one is a dedicated member of your community. Aside from their personal involvement in church and school, giving back to the community extends to a wide variety of organizations and programs designed to make the Naperville and Plainfield area a better place to live.

Just like you, our family calls this community home.

Community Sponsorship

The family and staff of Friedrich-Jones and Overman-Jones Funeral Homes are active and involved in sponsoring many Naperville, Plainfield, and surrounding community’s events and teams including:

  • 2011 YMCA Naperville Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast—Major Sponsor
  • 2010 YMCA Naperville Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast—Major Sponsor
  • Naperville Celebration 2005 Prayer Breakfast—Major Sponsor
  • Naperville Celebration 2000 Prayer Breakfast—Major Sponsor
  • Benet Academy “New Gymnasium”—Major Sponsor
  • SS. Peter & Paul Church “Pass It On” Capital Campaign
  • SS. Peter & Paul Church “Light the Way” Annual Fundraiser
  • SS. Peter & Paul School “Auction & Dinner Dance” Annual Fundraiser
  • SS. Peter & Paul School “Annual Golf Outing”
  • St. Patrick’s Residence “Gold Key Gala” Annual Fundraiser
  • St. Raphael Catholic Church Capital Campaign
  • St. Raphael Catholic School “Fall Gala” and “Trivia Night” Annual Fundraiser
  • St. Raphael Catholic School “Golf Outing” Annual Fundraiser
  • St. Thomas the Apostle “Journey of Faith” Capital Campaign
  • St. Mary Immaculate School “Galabration” Annual Fundraiser
  • St. Mary Immaculate School “Annual Golf Outing”
  • All Saints Catholic Academy “Annual Golf Outing” and Custom Calendars
  • Naperville United Way Sculptures Sponsor—7 Consecutive Years
  • Naperville Riverwalk Commission
  • Naperville Exchange Club “Ribfest”
  • Plainfield 5K Harvest Run
  • Edward Hospital “Walk to Remember”
  • Original Sponsor of the YBA Basketball League
  • Naperville Little League

Community Leadership

In addition to sponsoring organizations, our staff and family members serve as leaders and members in many community organizations, including:

  • Edward Hospital Foundation Board
  • Exchange Club of Naperville
  • Commissioner of the Naperville Police and Fire Board
  • Illinois Benedictine University President’s Council
  • Ecumenical Adult Care Center
  • Little Friends
  • Naperville Chamber of Commerce
  • SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church—Member, Usher, Knights of Columbus
  • SS. Peter & Paul School—Parent, Alumnus, Coach
  • St. Raphael Catholic Church—Member, Lector, Knight of Columbus
  • St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church—Member, Host Greeter
  • St. Patrick’s Residence Board of Directors
  • St. Patrick’s Residence Guild—Treasurer, Vice President, Fundraising Chair
  • St. Mary Immaculate Church—Member, Knights of Columbus
  • Holy Family Catholic Church Shorewood, IL—Member
  • Knox Presbyterian Church—Member, Deacon, Elder
  • Naperville Presbyterian Church—Member, Ruling Elder
  • Springbrook Community Church—Member
  • Naperville Moose Lodge #1290
  • Naperville Noon Rotary
  • Naperville United Way Board Member
  • Naperville YMCA Board
  • Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
  • Plainfield Kiwanis
  • Plainfield Library Board
  • NCO Youth and Family Services Auction Committee
  • Senior Home Sharing Board of Directors
  • Naperville Community Career Center Board