November 21, 1949 - September 14, 2025
William “Bill” Gee, 75, of Lee, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born November 21, 1949, in Aurora, IL, the son of Richard and Virginia (Strong) Gee. He married Jill Marshall on July 26, 1992, in San Diego, CA.
Bill was a 1968 graduate of West Aurora High School. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps after high school. He was a lance corporal stationed in Camp Pendleton, where he made many lifelong friends. He served many years as a volunteer firefighter and on the ambulance crew for the Shabbona Fire Department. Bill loved classic cars and became an avid collector of model cars and Coca-Cola memorabilia. He loved cruising with his wife and ventured to many Caribbean islands, Alaska, and the Panama Canal. Road trips and long drives were some of his favorite ways to spend his free time. He endeared himself with his humor and kindness to everyone he met. Bill took great pride in his family and doted on his children and grandchildren. The joy of his life was his twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, who lovingly called him Grandpa, Pa Pa, Dude, and Pops. Bill was a believer in the Lord, Jesus Christ, and his faith was central to his life.
Bill is survived by his wife, Jill, of Lee; children, Jennifer (Jim) Frances of Waterman and Amy (Jim) Spinozzi Oswego, IL; step-children, Tina (Jeff) Brecunier of Hot Springs, AR, Dana (Geoff) Payton of Creston, IL; and Scott (Julie) Lovett of Steward, IL; twelve grandchildren, Deanna (Tim) Tausch, Lauren (Kevin) Freel, Rachel (Tristan Coughlin) Frances, Ava Frances, Mia Spinozzi, Mateo Spinozzi, Marisa Spinozzi, Derrick Larson, Kyle (fiancée Destiny McGinnis) Payton, Christina Payton, Nathan Lovett, and Emily Lovett; four great-grandchildren, Declan and Hudson Tausch, and Sawyer and June Freel; siblings, Carol Schreul and Judy (Ken) Bill, both of Aurora; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by a brother, Rick Gee.
Cremation care provided by Torman Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Torman Funeral Home, 510 Flagg Street, in Paw Paw. Private interment will be in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.
Comment *Jill, I will continue to lift you up in prayers over the next six months. Know in your heart, your spiritual family walks with you through this dark time as you sort through your transition from wife to widow. We walk through the valley knowing nothing can separate us from the love of God. Let Jesus hold you through it all.
Comment *Jill, I was honored and blessed to spend a little time with you and Bill. He had great peace upon him. I desired to come again and spend time with him. God has him wrapped in His arms and there is a celebration in heaven. He will be remembered by all who ever met him. God’s peace and love bring you comfort
Comment *Jill, minutes after mom took her last breathe I wanted to lose it. But I heard unspeakable, indescribable joy and a comfort came over me like a cloud. I know God wanted me to know that all the suffering was over. All the pain and troubles was no more. Just indescribable joy. And that’s comforted me. Even when I start to miss her, almost immediately I feel that same comfort wrap it’s arms around me. I pray that for you. We don’t mourn like the world mourns. Because we know when we close our eyes here, we open them up in his Glory! As quick as a blink. And just as quick he’s in perfect health, on his feet, running into the arms of the one who saves! Our Lord! May God comfort you and your whole family during this time. Love you and am praying for you! 🙏
Comment *Jill and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this transitioning time. I know from experience that it not easy when your loved one goes to his Heavenly room.
Comment *My deepest sympathies to Jill and her family.