Billy Knop
Billy Knop, age 41, of LaGrange, IL; beloved husband of Lidia (nee Stanina) and dog dad to Layla and the late Diesel; loving son of Nancy (nee Norris) and Richard Knop; dear brother of Jenni (Rob) Ibanez; fond uncle of Ellie Ibanez. Dear son-in-law to Antonela and Mihail Stanin; cherished brother-in-law to Nick (Shawna) Stanin. Uncle to 4, and friend to all.
Billy will forever be a hero as he was able to save the lives of three people through organ donation.
Services to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Greater Chicago Food Depository, Gift of Hope, or to a charity of your choice are appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. His Beautiful Spirit will live on in each of your hearts! He is a Hero indeed and God Bless each person he helped. Our condolences to you and all of Billy’s friends and to Lidia. All our love, Laura, Ed and family
LT Bill, you were a brother to us from the very beginning. Our friendship covered all avenues and had a lot of good times. Playing basketball was such a blast and competitive all the time, loved our battles on the court. Never would think I’d be writing you on a site like this, but hope your resting well my brother and you will definitely be missed. Love you Billy Boy
Our deepest sympathies to your family. We have many fond memories of Bill . Prayers
Rich and Jean Wagner ♥️♥️
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
I am So very sorry for the loss of your son, Bill. I remember your family very well and your patience with the boys as their coach! Words are not enough to ease your grief at this time just know that you and your family touch the lives of others and we cherish the memories of your son with my son during grade school and you as their basketball coach. May God Bless your family during this difficult time!
To the family of Bill Knop you have my deepest sympathy and condolences! I met Bill in 6th grade and we became close friends in 8th grade. He was a sharp shooter from the 3 point range! Hell, he was doing what Steph Curry is doing now way back in 1994! I can hear his dad saying “Stroke it Billy” every time he would shoot! I haven’t seen him since the mid 90s but hearing about this really hurts! I just showed my kids our championship game in a tournament and they asked about Billy shooting the 3! I really wish we stayed in contact after grade school but thank you for the child hood memories & your family always being so kind to me! I’ll never forget ya brother! Courtney Blackmon
This breaks my heart to hear about the loss of Billy! I have a lot of memories that include him and your family . All my junior high memories include him and our small class at St John’s ! Thinking of your entire family and all the lives he touched. Please accept my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time .
Katelyn (Meyers ) Magrino
I will forever remember Billy and his love to Millie. Always giving her hugs and scratches. She was always so excited to see him. He was so very nice to me and Julia as well. Always telling us stories of the goofy things his dad did.. Billy was such a great soul….we are so very sorry for your loss.
I will always consider you my brother. Almost 25 years of friendship. I can’t begin to count all the memories and milestones. Accomplishments and short coming’s. An absolute inspiration you we’re always reaching over the star’s. The constant encouragement that you gave me. I will never forget the conversations that you would say what a great father you thought I was. It meant more than you will ever know. Having you ask me to be your best man was the greatest honor that I will never forget. I couldn’t come close to talking about everything but know you will be missed everyday. Love ya brother.