09/08/2026
Nicole “Nikki” M. Hertaus, 18, of Lake Village, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Born on January 17, 2008, in Munster, Indiana, Nikki was the beloved daughter of David Hertaus and the late Cheryl Robishaw. She attended the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities in Muncie and worked part-time at the Cowfé at Fair Oaks Farms.
Nikki was a passionate and creative soul. She possessed a deep love for artistic expression, spendings hours painting, sketching, and sculpting. She had a fascination with birds, a talent for cooking, and was actively teaching herself Russian with the goal of one day utilizing her language skills in government service.
She is survived by her loving father, David Hertaus; her brother, Ryan Hertaus; her grandparents, William and Judy Stevens; her uncles, Mark, Timothy (Kimberly), and Matthew (Faith) Stevens; and her cousins, Jessica, Ashley, Alison, Emily, Matthew, and Elizabeth.
Nicole was preceded in death by her loving mother, Cheryl Robishaw.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Community Church in Roselawn from 9:00 until 10:00 AM. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at 10:00 AM with Pastor Matthew Pierce officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made payable to Indiana Su***de Prevention Network.
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