Kevin Robert Brooks
Kevin Brooks, age 41, of La Grange, passed away peacefully after battling head and neck cancer for 2 ½ years on March 18th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband and best friend of Katie (nee Lucca); loving father of Jack and Molly; cherished son of Tom and Debbie; devoted brother of Matt (Jess) and John (Lauren Anderson); adored son-in-law of Joe and Mary Lucca; caring brother-in-law of Vince (Kelly) Lucca, Maria (Bret) Macke, Joanna Lucca, and Joe (Kate) Lucca; fond uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Kevin was a huge sports fan and lover of the Chicago Blackhawks, Cubs, and Bears. He was a proud alumni of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the former John Marshall Law School (now UIC School of Law).
Kevin loved spending time with his family and friends. He treasured his summers spent in Fontana, WI on Geneva Lake with his cousins and on Fox Lake with his Lucca family. So many memories and laughs shared at the cottage. His proudest achievement was being a father to his children, Jack and Molly.
A special thanks to Kevin’s medical team at RUSH for their outstanding care, unwavering support and compassion. And to Unity Hospice (Nurse Thanh) for his compassion and care in Kevin’s final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Jack and Molly’s college funds at ugift529.com would be greatly appreciated. Jack’s (John) Ugift code is Z59-P4Y. Molly’s (Mary) Ugift code is 79K-66U.
Visitation 4 to 8 on Sunday, March 23rd at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Chapel Prayers, 10:15 am from the funeral home to St. Francis Xavier Church, La Grange for an 11am Funeral Mass on Monday, March 24th. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Additional Information: 708-352-6500
I’m so sorry for your loss. Kevin was incredibly brave and always put his family first, even when it meant enduring pain for just one more day with his kids. He showed us how to truly live the values many only talk about.
Through our conversations over the years, it was clear how deeply he loved you and your children, not just in words but in everything he did. He’s left a lasting impression on me, and I’ll always remember his strength and grace. He’ll be deeply missed.
Oíche Mhaith agus Slán go Fóill.
Mike and I are devastated at the news of your passing, but know that you are at peace and are in no more pain! Your beautiful family will live on through you.
Much love,
Mike and Debbie Jarigese
Katie, I didn’t get to meet your husband but it’s very clear that he was very loving and deeply loved. I send heartfelt sympathy to you and yours in your grief and sorrow.
With love, Kathy (Rosser) Harper
Katie, I’m sorry for your loss to you and your family. He is no longer suffering.He is in God’s hands now.🙏🙏
To Kevin‘s family, I am so sorry for the loss of a loving husband, father, and friend too many. I know You have Treasured every moment you were able to spend with him, though it was much too short of a time. My thoughts are with you and your entire family during this difficult time. I pray for peace for your hurting hearts.
Kevin was one-of-a-kind and will be truly missed by all who knew him. His love for his family helped him wage a long, hard battle against cancer, and left us with many great memories to treasure. Our prayers of comfort and peace go out to his family. R.I.P.