Ivan "Ike:" R. Overton, 84, of Moline, IL, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens where Military Honors will be provided by Moline American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.
Ike was born on September 14, 1928, in Neponset, IL, the son of Irvin and Adelaide (Moore) Overton. He married Joan L. Francis on August 26, 1950, in Moline. Ike was an Army and Navy Veteran. He worked as a mail carrier for 36 years, retiring in 1985. While with the post office Ike held various other positions including Carl's Standard Service Station. Ike was a member of the Moline American Legion Post #246 and the VFW Post# 2153. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinal's, Green Bay Packers, and Q.C. Mallards.
Survivors include
Wife Joan
Children Victoria (Larry) Dobereiner
Sharon (Joe) Meseck
Franklin (Diane) Overton
Deborah Johann
Shannon Overton
Brothers A. Kenneth (Sandy) Overton
Franklin (Nancy) Overton
15 Grandchildren
19 Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father; brother, Lawrence; granddaughter, Jennifer; grandson, Peter; grandson, Steve; son-in-law, Chuck; son-in-law, James; great grandson, Adam; and great grandson, McLain.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting his obituary online at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Friday, January 18th, 2013, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Saturday, January 19th, 2013, 1:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
Greenview Memorial Gardens