Zoe Grace Lucas, 26, of Lake in the Hills, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy, a rare genetic disorder she fought with extraordinary strength and spirit.
Born on January 15, 1999, in Evanston, Illinois, Zoe was the beloved daughter of Paul and Sarah (Paxton) Lucas. In her youth she participated in gymnastics and cheerleading. She graduated from Huntley High School in 2017. Zoe was known for her spunky, feisty personality and her strong-willed, beautiful presence that brightened every room. Her quick wit and humor brought joy to those around her.
Zoe had a passion for makeup, music, and traveling anywhere. She loved attending concerts, watching medical shows, and ended each day with her favorite comfort program, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Her dogs adored her—often choosing only her—and she loved them just as fiercely. A devoted daughter, sister, and friend, Zoe touched countless lives and will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Zoe is survived by her mother, Sarah Lucas (Chris Scott); her father, Paul (Julie) Lucas; her brothers, Zachery (Cassandra) Lucas and Zane (Madison) Lucas; and nephew, Duke Gaxson Lucas, her step step brothers, August and Sullivan, her step sister, Lila; her grandparents, Alan (Amy) Lucas and Josephine Lucas; her step-grandmother, Elizabeth Paxton; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rebecca and Richard Paxton.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 4–7 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Huntley Animal House Shelter, an organization close to Zoe’s heart.
For further information, please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772, or visit defiorefuneral.com to leave an online condolence.
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Very sorry to hear about Zoe. Prayers and love to all the family.
Sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful soul and loved very much. May we remember her in our hearts.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Zoe will be remembered in our prayers. May she rest in eternal peace.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Losing a child is the worst thing in your parent can go through. Just know you’re in my thoughts and prayers and God be with you all.
Zoe Grace your pain and suffering here on earth is over. God has called you home to live with him forever in his glorious heavenly kingdom. May God bless all of us who remain. Aunt Bev (Bo)
Dear Paul and Sarah, Zachary and Zane, I cannot imagine the heartbreak at the loss of your beautiful Zoe, Sending you my heartfelt prayers and hugs. God grant Zoe eternal peace.
Zoe sounds like a wonderful human being, and the world is a sadder place without her in it. Wishing the family love and comfort during this devastating time.
I am so sorry to hear you lost Zoe; I remember her laugh and her smile, she will be missed.