Nicholas A. Elizondo, 29, of Belleville, Illinois, formerly of Litchfield, IL, born Monday, October 9, 1989, in Springfield, IL, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
He was a member of St. Clair Lodge #24 AF & AM (current Secretary), Scottish Rite Bodies, and Ainad Shrine. He organized Blood Drives and Toy Drives for the Masonic Lodge. Nick was an Assistant Coach of the Litchfield Purple Panthers Football and Wrestling teams, member of FFA, Faith Lutheran Church in Litchfield, President of JILG ( Jobs for Illinois Graduates) and a member of Outreach Committee for Heterotaxy Connection.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Sister: Brittany Elizondo
- Niece: Cloey Boner
Surviving are his:
- Wife: Katherine, nee Kurtz, Elizondo of Belleville, IL
- Parents: Mark and Jody, nee Claytor, Elizondo of Litchfield, IL
- 2 Sisters
- Jennifer (Brian Lickenbrock) Elizondo of Venedy, IL
- Stephanie (Brian) Thompson of San Diego, CA
- Maternal Grandmother: Sophia Southworth of Litchfield, IL
- Father-in-Law: Howard Kurtz of Belleville, IL
- Mother and Father-in-Law, Kathy (Brad) Bellmann of Belleville, IL
- 2 Sisters-in-Law
- Erin (Jody) Rhein of Belleville, IL
- Tracy (C.J.) Boner of Belleville, IL
- He adored all of his Nieces & Nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Heterotaxy Connection or St. Clair Lodge #24 AF & AM
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday, January 25, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois. Camp Jackson Fire Department walk-through will be held at 7:00pm followed by a Masonic service will be held at 7:30pm.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am,Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
28 Comments To "Nicholas A. Elizondo"
#1 Comment By Tom & Jo Ann Currie On January 23, 2019 @ 2:15 pm
Words can not begin to explain how Nick touched lives. He owns a part of my heart. Love all of you.
#2 Comment By Sara Hee On January 23, 2019 @ 3:08 pm
To Nick’s wife and family, My only interactions with Nick were online through our Heterotaxy group. I wish I had gotten to meet him in person. I am a few years old than Nick but didnt get diagnosed until I was 23 in 2011 and Nick was one of the first people to reach out to me and help me deal with my diagnosis. Even though we didnt know eachother in person he had such a huge impact on me, he gave me hope and helped me when I was scared. I would like for all those missing him to know that, he helped so many people, people he didnt need to help but did because he was a good man. I will forever be grateful for all he did for me as well as the others fighting Heterotaxy like me. To his parents, you raised an amazing man! To Katie, you brought so much joy into his life hold on to those happy times!
#3 Comment By todd birkner On January 23, 2019 @ 3:18 pm
Katey sorry for your loss, I cant imagine what you are going through. My family is praying and thinking about you. Sorry I cant be there at the wake but remember we are here for you .
#4 Comment By pat gooch On January 23, 2019 @ 3:18 pm
Howard so sorry about the loss of your son-in-law. Prayers for you and your family
#5 Comment By Bill Houska On January 23, 2019 @ 3:21 pm
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Katie and all who loved Nick as a son, brother, uncle, or friend.
#6 Comment By Scott albers On January 23, 2019 @ 3:56 pm
I wish the best for you and you family!
#7 Comment By Jennifer Epps & Family On January 23, 2019 @ 4:03 pm
So very sorry for your loss! Keeping you all in our prayers during this difficult time.
#8 Comment By Brandon Beck On January 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
I went to school with Nick but haven’t seen him since my condolences to his family for there loss
#9 Comment By Danny Thompson On January 23, 2019 @ 5:21 pm
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Katie, family and friends! So young both of you. God Bless You and Nick’s soul! You will be together again!
#10 Comment By Shelley and Don Zotz On January 23, 2019 @ 6:25 pm
My sincere condolences to the Kurtz family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
#11 Comment By Cathy Chaney On January 23, 2019 @ 6:40 pm
Mark, Jody, Kati and family…so sad for you all. Our heart breaks for each of you. We pray you find comfort in knowing Nick was loved by many, even those who barely knew him…. That is evident from all of the kind words about Nick. He was an inspiration and a fighter….Blessings to you all…Love you, Uncle Charles, Aunt Judy, Cathy, Launa, Sherri, Travis and family
#12 Comment By Rich Maresco On January 23, 2019 @ 7:36 pm
So sorry for your loss
#13 Comment By Josh & Kaci Taylor On January 23, 2019 @ 8:42 pm
My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire family. He will be missed by many.
#14 Comment By Linda Jeffries On January 23, 2019 @ 10:04 pm
Mark, Jody, Katie & family Please know our prayers are with you through this most difficult time and the days & years to follow. No words can possibly be adequate to say what’s in my heart. Love to you all. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you to support & carry you through this time. Richard & Linda Jeffries Your cousin
#15 Comment By Linda Jeffries On January 23, 2019 @ 10:43 pm
So very sorry for your loss. Nick was quite an impressive young man.. Please know that our prayers are with you. May God just wrap His loving arms around you all. Richard & Linda Jeffries (your cousin)
#16 Comment By Cindy Hesse On January 24, 2019 @ 9:01 am
May care and love around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. I pray that God will grant you the strength . I am truly sorry for your loss.
#17 Comment By Govaia Family of Litchfield On January 24, 2019 @ 1:54 pm
Our prayers go out to each and everyone of you There was not a nicer young man than Nick. Known him for many years. May he Rest In Peace and always look over his family and friends. Love ya Nick
#18 Comment By ASAAD ALNUIAMI On January 24, 2019 @ 4:58 pm
My sincere condolences to you Catherine and to Nick`s family and your family. May ALLAH our God give his mercy to Nick`s soul. I am going to miss you Nick . your Moslim friend ASAAD
#19 Comment By Bernie and Dinah Brakenhoff On January 25, 2019 @ 8:46 am
Mark, Jody, Katherine and family, We are so sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. He has always been in our heart as he grew up and survived his trial’s during that time. What a wonderful grownup he became, helping others! May you hold on to the hope he is with the Lord and cherish the memories Nick left you. May God hold you in His arms and comfort you through this difficult time and always. Prayers & thanks to God for giving us Nick. Love, Bernie & Dinah Brakenhoff
#20 Comment By Robb,Kelli & Cam Streitmatter On January 25, 2019 @ 9:05 am
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
#21 Comment By Jason Mowry On January 25, 2019 @ 10:36 am
Very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family.
#22 Comment By The Buckley Family On January 25, 2019 @ 10:38 am
“Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free! I followed the plan God laid for me. I saw His face, I heard His call, I took His hand and left it all… I could not stay another day, to love, to laugh, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered Joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss…Ah yes, these things, I too, shall miss. My life’s been full, I’ve savored much: Good times, good friends, a loved -one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief–Don’t shorten yours with undue grief. Be not burdened with tears of sorrow, enjoy the sunshine of tomorrow.” Nick will be deeply missed. Our most heartfelt condolences. Sending lots of love & prayers!! Asking that the Lord to be with your family today & always.
#23 Comment By Meghan Delaney On January 25, 2019 @ 3:50 pm
My thoughts and prayers go to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember his smiling face and positivity!
#24 Comment By Angela Knudtson On January 25, 2019 @ 3:55 pm
Jody, Mark and Katie: I cannot express deeply enough my sympathy at the loss of Nick. I didn’t get to know him but we got know about him. He fought like hell for a quality of life for himself and others and that speaks volumes to his character. He left you a legacy to be so proud of!
#25 Comment By Mellissa Griffith-Jones On January 25, 2019 @ 4:54 pm
Nick offered me so much support when I found out my son had heterotaxy over six years ago. Such a wonderful person, so sorry for you Nick, and for your wife and family. Thank you for the help, it made such a difference to my life. Thoughts all the way from England. Rest in peace Nick xxx
#26 Comment By Mark & Karen Viehweg & family On January 26, 2019 @ 1:35 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
#27 Comment By Jourdan Brown On January 27, 2019 @ 2:47 pm
: I will never forget you brother. I was the Chaplain when you joined our fraternity. My condolences to all family, to all the people you impacted. On behalf of the Grand Lodge of A.F.& A.M of The State of Illinois, and to those I worked with, for, and on behalf of on the day I received the call; I hope that some solace can be found in this. I Sat In Lodge With You. “When all the world seems gray and cold And I am weary, worn and blue, Then comes this golden thought I hold-You said-. “I sat in lodge with you.†When to the last great lodge you fare My prayer is that I may be One of your friends who wait you there, Intent your smiling face to see. We, with the warder at the gate, Will have a pleasant task to do; We’ll call, though you come soon or late: †Come in Nick We sat in lodge with you!†Fraternally, Jourdan Brown
#28 Comment By Michelle Brakenhoff On June 8, 2020 @ 6:35 pm
From The Ted Elizondo, Great Grandfathers family. Ted, Julie, Aunt Shelley and Aunt Angela. We loved and adored him. We will miss him dearly and think of him every day. So many times spent with Aunt Shelly or Her in Laws Bernie and Dianh Brakenhoffs house. He was full of energy but always brought a smile to or face. Grandpa Ted says how he was such a happy guy. And Grandma says he was so loving and kind. We will miss him.