DWIGHT, Ill. — Mr. Ivan "Zeke" Zimmerman, 73, of Dwight, Ill., passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, as a result of an auto accident in Nevada Township in Odell, Ill.

Born Dec. 25, 1938, in Wing, Ill., Ivan was the son of John and Rose (Fendrick) Zimmerman. He married Delores F. Humbert on Oct. 10, 1959, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dwight, Ill.

Zeke owned and operated Zeke's Furniture Mart for 53 years. He enjoyed coaching youth sports in the Dwight area for many years. In his community, he served as president of the Dwight Area Chamber of Commerce and was on the board of directors. He also served as Grand Knight (4th Degree) with the Dwight Knights of Columbus.