The passing of a longtime Chicagoareafire.com reader
Lucas Knudsen, age 31, of Western Springs. Beloved son of Derrick (Maria) Knudsen and Debbie (Timothy Metzger) Knudsen; grandson of Judith Knudsen, nee Boucek, Roger Knudsen and the late Lois Deno, nee Murray; brother of Jacob Metzger and Emily Metzger; step brother of Matt Metzger, Sarah Metzger and Andrew Metzger; nephew of Denise (Michael) Grazian and Dawn Kannon; cousin Maren Wiseheart, Taryn Kannon, Carter Kannon and Mason Kannon.
Proud and Dedicated Member of The Hillside Emergency Service.
Visitation Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Lucas will Lie in State on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, corner of Park and Grant, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park.
In Lieu of Flowers Memorials Appreciated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.
#1 by Jim on March 14, 2024 - 3:55 PM
Although I never actually met Lucas in person, I always messaged him back and forth. He knew his fire stuff, no doubt. Rest in Peace Buddy, we got it from here…
#2 by Dave Metzger on March 11, 2024 - 1:09 AM
Rest in Peace, you will be missed.
#3 by John Antkowski on March 10, 2024 - 9:12 PM
Rest in Peace.
#4 by Evan Davis on March 8, 2024 - 2:39 PM
Praying for God’s peace and comfort for Lucas’s family and friends!
#5 by Dennis on March 8, 2024 - 7:30 AM
Rest in Peace Lucas.
#6 by Martin on March 7, 2024 - 8:58 PM
R.I.P Lucas