Alexander Gillis

Alexander "Alec" Scott Gillis was born on February 6, 1991 in Weymouth, MA to Scott and Sherry(Stevens) Gillis. He attended school in Duluth, Minnesota. On February 16, 2012 Alec married Lindsey (Hammond) in Siren, WI. Together Alec and Lindsey were blessed with three children; Matthew Hammond, Jaylynn Gillis, and Kaiden Gillis. Alec enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family and was a loving and caring father to his children. He liked to eat, and to help people. He always carried a fishing pole in his car. He passed away May 16, 2014 at the age of 23. Alec was proceeded in death by his grandparents Vernon and Bertha Stevens, and Uncle Kelly Stevens and "Uncle" Mike Peopke. Alec was survived by his wife Lindsey; children Matthew, Jaylynn, and Kaiden; His parents, Scott (Diane Blair), Sherry (Tim Zacco) Gillis; Brother Steven (Angie Peterson), Donald(Kimberly)Gillis, and Luke Hansen; paternal grandparents Donald and Joan Gillis; two nieces, two nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Arrangements made by Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Grantsburg, Wisconsin.