Leland Weaver of North Aurora, Illinois, passed away on May 17, 2026.

Leland was born on January 19, 1937, in Steeleville, Illinois, to Herbert and Mabel (Koch) Weaver. He grew up in southern Illinois and graduated from Steeleville High School. After high school, he moved north to Aurora to pursue a career in machining. For nearly 30 years, Leland was co-owner of Van-Dee Manufacturing in Batavia. He was also a longtime parishioner of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora, often serving as an usher.

In 1960, Leland married Dolores (Schramer) Weaver, in Aurora. They shared 65 years together. Shortly after getting married, Leland served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany, helping build army barracks and schools in and around Stuttgart.

Leland enjoyed fishing and golfing, but above all, he cherished the time spent with his family, including his three children and grandchildren. He is remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a hardworking man whose quiet strength and caring nature touched many lives.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores; his children Edward (Ana) Weaver, Thomas (Sherry) Weaver, and Susan (Jay) Potasnik; his three grandchildren, Sydney, TJ, and Christian; and many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4:00PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Daleiden Mortuary (220 North Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506 Phone: (630)-631-5500). Memorial donations can be directed to the CAST for Kids Foundation.

Arrangements entrusted to Daleiden Mortuary – providing funeral and cremation services to Aurora, Montgomery, Sugar Grove, Oswego, Batavia, Yorkville and surrounding communities.