Cory Michael Spires, 28, of Poplar Grove died on October 20, 2017. Born April 5, 1989 in Rockford; son of Craig and Patricia (Johann) Spires. Cory was a graduate of Harlem High School. As a child, he attended Calvary Memorial, where he accepted the Lord as his Savior on a mission trip. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. from 2008-2012, deploying to Afghanistan in 2010. Serving in the VMU-1 and 3CEB units. United in marriage to Mindi Hynes on October 19, 2009. He was employed at Fitzgerald Equipment. Survived by wife, Mindi; daughters, Taylor and Lyra; girlfriend, Paige LaGrene; father and step-mother, Craig (Glenda) Spires, mother, Patricia (Johann) Spires, step-father, Jim Holder; brothers, Justin Spires and Christopher (Kasi) Spires; maternal grandparents, Jim and Linda Johann; paternal grandparents, Donna Spires, Bill Spires, James Littell, Glen and Jackie Spafford; mother and father-in-law, Mike and Kathy Hynes numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many friends both near and far. Visitation Friday, October 27, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at Heartland Community Church, 1280 South Alpine Rd. Rockford. Additional visitation on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Cory's life at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment in Rockton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com .