Virginia L. Heckendorn Obituary
The world bids farewell to Virginia L. Heckendorn of Oregon, Illinois, departing on December 4, 2024 at the age of 85. Virginia leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Virginia L. Heckendorn to show support.
Though Virginia may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Virginia touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hans Balle and Bodil Balle; her son Gregory Cates; and her sister Janet Weeks (James Heckendorn). She is survived by: her son Jeffrey Cates; her grandsons, Soren and Eric Cates; and her stepdaughter Lynda Gernat.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home - Byron (506 W Merchant St, Byron, IL 61010).
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation.
