Matthew Leo Cory, 49, of Rockford died on July 13, 2019. Born on June 24,1970 in Frankfort, IN. Son of Orville "Butch" Cory and Mary Mills (Bachman).
United in Marriage to Gwen Whitesel on October 2, 1999 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Matt was employed at CDV Corporation in Rockford. Matt never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. Matt mostly loved to be outside . . . whether it was working in the yard with his brothers, fishing with his friends or hanging out in the backyard with his wife and Boomer. No matter what the weather was in the morning, Matt was always sure the sun would come out. We could all learn to share that optimism! He will be sorely missed. Survived by his wife, Gwen Cory; mother Mary Mills (Robert); siblings; Mark Cory, Michael Cory (Laurie), Larry "Buck" Cory, Tyler (Taunya) Shelton, Mary Kay Gullikson, Stacy Gullikson, Heidi Gullikson-Jentz, Brent (Jen) Shelton, Margie (Ed) Hartfiel, Aimee (Adam) Dach; nephews; Max Barger and Pete Barger; nieces, Cierra Cory, Kyra Cory, Breanna Cory and Abi Shelton; numerous other nieces and nephews; numerous aunts and uncles; special friends, Jason "Birdie" Newcomb and his dog "Boomer". Preceded in death by his father Orville "Butch" Cory and grandparents, Leo and Dorothy Bachman. Special thanks to Stacy Gullikson for making a place for him. Visitation on Wednesday, July 17, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Heartland Community Church, 1280 S. Alpine Rd. Celebration of Life at 6 pm. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com .