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Nicholas Brletic Obituary
Nicholas A. "Nick" Brletic, 23, of Lafayette (formerly of Monticello), passed away at 9:03 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2014, at the Indiana University, Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on Sunday, August 11, 1991, in Rensselaer, to Mark A. and Stacy L. (Kemp) Brletic.
Nick passed away from injuries sustained as a victim of an August 30, 2014, automobile accident.
He was a 2010 graduate of Twin Lakes High School of Monticello.
Nick had been working at Jacobs Professional Services in Monon in Construction and Sales.
He was an avid weightlifter, musician, and pool player.
Nick was always involved in drama and theater while in school.
Surviving are his mom, Stacy (husband Ed) Jacobs of Monon; dad, Mark Brletic of Crown Point; sisters, Alicia Jacobs of Indianapolis, and Jaclyn Jacobs of Winamac; brothers, Adam Nesius of Lafayette, Justin Jacobs of Denver, Colorado, and Joshua Jacobs of Monticello; paternal grandparents, James and Barbara Brletic of Lorain, Ohio; step-grandparents, Jack and Nancy Jacobs of Monticello; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Nick was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, W. Dean and June Kemp; maternal great grandparents, Simon and Wilma Kemp, and Raymond and Pearl Prather; paternal great grandparents, Ralph and Avis Andrews, and Stephen and Katherine Brletic.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2014, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello. Celebration of Life Service will be at the funeral home at 9:00 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2014, with Father Robert Bernotas of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland, and Pastor Robert L. Geans of Edwardsburg Pentecostal Church of Edwardsburg, Michigan officiating.
Burial will be private for the family.
Memorials may be given to the Indiana University Neuro I.C.U. Critical Care United of Indianapolis. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Brletic
John and Margo Oliver
September 30, 2014
We just learned of Nicks' passing today and are so heartbroken and sorry for your loss. He was our salesman at Kendrick Nissan and enjoyed working with him. He was a wonderful and fun young man. Prayers to the family
Laura Kern
September 29, 2014
My sincerest condolences for you & your family Mark. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Rick Riegel
September 29, 2014
My sincere thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Shelly Raymond
September 29, 2014
Mark and family so sorry for your loss.
Kristina Phillips
September 28, 2014
Jeff and I are so very heartbroken for you loss.
September 28, 2014
Jeff and I are truly sorry for your loss of your son. We are at a loss for words.
Jeff and Kristina Phillips
emma krock
September 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss...May God be with you and give you peace
September 26, 2014
I am truly sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the grief that you must be feeling at this time. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family in your time of need. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17. RM, Cleveland
Patricia Flowers
September 25, 2014
Barb & Jim Brletic--So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you. Pat Amato Flowers
GSTL
September 25, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to Nick's dear family and friends at this time of sorrow. May reflection on the account found at
Luke 7:11-17 provide comfort and strength in the days and weeks ahead.
Caprice Murphy
September 24, 2014
Mark, Stacy and Adam, you have been on my mind and in my prayers for the last several weeks. Praying for Nick and for you all to get through this. I am so so sorry and grieving for your loss. I hadn't seen Nick in years and oh what a handsome young man. How proud you must be. Love and prayers to you all.
Mark Michal
September 23, 2014
I'm so sorry for your lost and my prayers go out to you all. God bless.
Yours so very truly, Mark Michal and family
Emily FArley
September 22, 2014
Stacy, I've prayed over the last few weeks that you would not have to bear this burden. Now I ask that God heals your family's broken heart. May warm memories heal over the pain. Fondly, Jeff and Emily
Joe & Tanya Knoble
September 22, 2014
Mark, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Vickie Wilder
September 21, 2014
Our Sincere Sympathy at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are sent to you.
Mary Beth Wheelock
September 21, 2014
Mark, Stacy, Adam and family, I'm so sorry. My heart just breaks for you. I'll always remember that little boy from St. Joe. Mary Beth Wheelock
Sarah Modjeski
September 21, 2014
No words can tell you how I feel... I have great memories of Nick in class, but most of all when he and Joe Clifton came to visit me after graduation. We are in Texas now, so I won't be there in person. Many thoughts and prayers to all of you. Love, Sarah MO
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