Nicholas DeBrun
August 18, 2009 ~ June 4, 2024
Born in:
Springfield, Illinois
Resided in:
Morrisonville, Illinois
Nicholas Patrick DeBrun, age 14, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL.
Nicholas was born on August 18, 2009 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Steve and Mellisa (Brown) DeBrun. Nicholas attended St. Louis Catholic School in Nokomis, IL, from 4th grade through 7th grade, and he recently completed his 9th grade year at Morrisonville High School (Class of 2027).
Nicholas was a friendly and energetic, outgoing and compassionate, faithful, and creative person. His faith was important to him, and he frequently served as an Altar Server at St. Maurice Catholic Church in Morrisonville, IL.
Nicholas’ interests included fishing, hunting, camping, and the great outdoors at large. He was gifted with good marksmanship. He enjoyed engaging with mechanical engines–earning the moniker of being a “tinkerer”–, traveling and photography. Notable experiences for Nicholas included vacationing (and fly fishing) in North Carolina.
Ambitious in his youth, he was already employed. He worked at a mowing service with his brother, Nathaniel, as well as for a local tree trimming company. A hard-working, determined individual, he earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do (after six years of study), and he was active in his school’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization.
Nicholas is survived by his parents, Steve and Mellisa DeBrun of Morrisonville, IL; brother, Nathaniel DeBrun, at home; grandparents, Leon and Marilyn DeBrun of Morrisonville, IL, Thomas and Jane Brown of Wauconda, IL; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Visitation: A Rosary Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024 at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 706 SE 4th St., Morrisonville, IL 62546. The visitation will follow starting at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: Nicholas’ Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, also at St. Maurice Catholic Church, with Rev. John Burnette officiating.
Interment will follow the Funeral Mass at St. Maurice Catholic Cemetery, 330-332 N. 400 E. Rd., Morrisonville, IL 62546.
Memorial contributions in Nicholas’ memory are suggested to Morrisonville High School Agriculture Department, 204 N. Perrine St., Morrisonville, IL 62546, or St. Louis Catholic School, 509 E. Union St., Nokomis, IL 62075.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Nicholas, or to offer condolences to his family.
Services
Rosary: June 10, 2024 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
St. Maurice Catholic Church
706 SE 4th St.
Morrisonville, IL 62546
Visitation: June 10, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
St. Maurice Catholic Church
706 SE 4th St.
Morrisonville, IL 62546
Funeral Mass: June 11, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Maurice Catholic Church
706 SE 4th St.
Morrisonville, IL 62546
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Nicholas DeBrun 's name.
Morrisonville High School-Agriculture Dept
204 N. Perrine St.
Morrisonville,
IL
62546
St. Louis Catholic School
509 E. Union St.
Nokomis,
IL
62075
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Some losses don’t hurt for awhile, but hurt for a lifetime.
We don’t learn to live without them, but learn to live in the love they leave behind.
All my love and support today and always.
Dear Steve, Melisa and Nathanial,
Pat and I are so very sad to hear this and feel deeply sorry for you all. You have our sincere sympathy, love and prayers. We have known both of your boys to be awesome young men, that come from awesome parents ❤️❤️❤️.
So very sorry for your tragic loss – prayers for peace and comfort for your family
To Nicholas parents you did more than an outstanding job raising your son, so talented and handsome and loves the Lord.
Please except our sincere condolences. We are praying for you and your husband and Nathaniel. Matt 19;14
May the God of all comfort be with you in your mourning, offering you glimpses of hope and eternal love, as you navigate through this valley of shadow. Amen
Kellie Sheedy and Jeremy Brown
Words cannot express the depth of sorrow we feel for your loss. During this difficult time and always, we stand by your side. May you find strength in the memories you shared and the love that will forever remain in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Mercy, Anna, Lori, Michelle, Lori and Carol
Beautiful young man….I will pray for comfort and peace for your loving family. I am so sorry for your loss.
He will be missed , but heaven is richer for having him . I will miss you honey , see you again some sweet day!
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you all. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless🙏
Jenneth Doyle
Dearest Mellisa, Steve and Nathaniel
My heart holds you all. May the love of friends and family reflect the goodness of your beloved Nicholas. He was a gift to us all, and he will be missed forever.
God bless your family, and keep you always,
Your Aunt Ellen Brown
My heart breaks for all of you at this terrible time. I always loved
seeing all of you at Thanksgiving each year. Nicholas always had a way of making
everyone laugh, he was a kind and spirited young man. He will be truly missed by everyone. Our Heavenly Father has opened is arms to him and know Nicholas is
resting in heaven.
Sending Love and prayers, Aunt Sharon
Steve and Mellisa: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. Richard has enjoyed hunting with Nickolas for several years, as he did not any sons to hunt with. This is wishing the family a song in your hearts, sunshine after the clouds, and a rainbow after the rain.
Richard and Sherry Hesterberg
My prayers are with your family.
Our sincere condolences for the family and our parish family.
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you son and your family.
Kane Insurance
I’m deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your son. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time. Sending many prayers for you and your family of strength, courage, and comfort. My sincere condolences.
God bless you.
Austin Kendall
Coale Insurance
May God’s Perpetual Light Shine Upon Nicholas
So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our prayers.
Sending deepest sympathy, love and prayers your way. From what you have shared, Nicholas was an amazing young man. The message Mercedes left was so true 🙏🏼❤️
Truly,
Denise, Paul and Ian