Christopher "Chris" Allen Gross's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Willmar, Minnesota

Christopher "Chris" Allen Gross

January 7, 1969 - January 6, 2026 (56 years old)

Willmar, Minnesota

Christopher "Chris" Allen Gross's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2026 in Willmar, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Atwater Funeral Home

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Christopher "Chris" Allen Gross

January 7, 1969 - January 6, 2026 (56 years old)

Willmar, Minnesota

Christopher Allen Gross Obituary

The memory of Christopher Allen Gross of Willmar, Minnesota, who passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 56, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christopher Allen Gross to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Christopher may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He is survived by: his parents, Melvin Gross and Dorothy Gross (Hansen); his wife Alicia Hess; his stepdaughters, Sophia and Madison; his children, McKenzie, Kaitlyn and Christopher Jr. "CJ"; and his brother Ahren Gross (Chrsitina).

A reception was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Club (136 6th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201).

In lieu of flowers, memorials to honor Chris may be directed to National Alliance on Mental Illness. nami.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Atwater Funeral Home



Tue

Jan 13

Reception

Fraternal Order of Eagles Club
136 6th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201

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