April 16, 1987 – September 12, 2021
Nicole Marie Sprague, 34 years of age, joined her Savior in Heaven on Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Nikki, as her friends and family called her, was born on April 16, 1987 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was the oldest of four children and attended school in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She earned a bachelor’s in Elementary Education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.
She married the love of her life, Eric Sprague on August 8, 2009. Together they built a beautiful life as they welcomed three children, Alexiana Marie, age 10, Bentley Mark, age 6, and Landyn Ryan age 4. They attended City Light Church and were active in their kid’s school community. Nikki loved plants, thrifting, and healthy living but most of all she loved her Jesus and her family. They enjoyed taking trips and having adventures of all kinds. She and Eric were an amazing team and together they loved to tackle home and garden projects. 
Left behind to carry on her legacy of faith and light are her beloved husband, Eric Sprague, her three children, Alexiana, Bentley, and Landyn; her parents Mike and Chris Heger, siblings Bri Emery and brother in law Justin Emery, Kayla Heger, and Mike Heger; grandparents Joyce Heger and Gordon and Susan Yager; parent’s in law Mark and Deb Sprague, sisters in law, Kristi Roddel and brother in law Tom Roddel, and Jami Spaulding as well as nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and multitude of friends who adored her. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Frank Romano, Sharon Yager, and Leroy Heger.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to, Nicole Sprague Donation Account at Union Bank & Trust or We Love Nikki | Fighting Breast Cancer Together.
Nikki lived a life of faith, joy, and tremendous love for all people. She truly was a light that will burn eternal in our hearts forever.
A celebration of Nicole’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Lincoln Berean Church (Auditorium), 6400 S. 70th Street. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2021, at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln.
She was truly was one of the kindest, most genuine, loving, caring, beautiful humans on this earth. I will miss her so much and always love her.
You are the most amazing, strong, care-free, and loving girl. To say i will miss you is a drastic understatement. Your friendship and kindness changed so many, and I love you. Always, sweet girl. Strong until the end.
Nikki will be so terribly missed. What a bright light she was in this world. Always so positive, encouraging and inviting to everyone around her. I loved her grit and sense of humor so much. What a blessing in my life to be her friend. I know in heaven she is cheering us all on. I can hear her voice saying “Hey girl!”. Sending my love to her family and lifting you all up in my prayers.
Nikki was a fierce warrior!! Her faith is her legacy and she will not ever be forgotten! Her memory will carry on through the lives of her family & friends!!! We love you all!!
We loved having her as a next door neighbor when she was growing up. Heaven has gained an angel. Our condolences to the family. Sending hugs and prayers.
Nikki was an angel sent to us from heaven. She will continue to live on in our hearts. Our lives will never be the same again. She touched everyone’s life. May she Rest In Peace now. Until we meet again my Love…Mom
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Nikki and her love, bubbly personality and faith made a difference in my life. She will be remembered and her beautiful family in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Mrs. Heger–Nikki was a joy to have in the Sprague family. My parents, (Eric’s paternal grandparents), were very fond of her and loved having her there when she and Eric visited. She was (and is) a real treasure.
Heartfelt condolences to you, Nikki’s dad, and your entire family.
–Cara (Sprague) Alfieri [Mark’s sister]
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family. FBC
Love you always, Nikki. Will miss you forever. 💕
Nikki was truly an angel sent to everyone who had the pleasure of being in her presence 💗 Our hearts break for the entire family. We love you all and hold you close ❤
Nikki was pure light in this world! I will miss her, dearly! Sending hugs and deepest condolences to Eric, Lex, Bentley, and Landyn and the all of the rest! Love you, Nikki!
With deepest condolences and sending hugs and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Nikki , you were a light my friend. I went to college with Nikki and she was one of the first people to share the Gospel with me and turn my eyes to Jesus. I never had the opportunity to truly thank her ❤️
Eric and family , we are lifting you up In prayer continuously. May God wrap his arms of comfort around you and your beautiful family. God bless you Heger and Sprague families.
Nikki was such a delight. Her light in the world shined so bright. Her love for Jesus was evident in the way she lived. She was an amazing mother to her beautiful 3 children. She was always doing fun activities with them and giving them everything she had the capability of giving. She loved Eric more than herself, serving him as her beloved husband.
She was a genuine student of her family and friends hearts. A true Proverbs 31 woman who leaves behind a legacy that will Never Be Forgotten.
Now she is cheering us on as we continue running the race set before us until that day we are United together with Jesus.
So many prayers being lifted up to Eric and children… family and friends. May Gods peace be poured out.
God Bless Nikki <3
I pray for peace and love to surround your family.
See you again!
Love, Penny
Eric, so saddened to hear of Nikki’s struggle and passing. Although I did not know her, she had to have been an angel here on earth as you picked her to be your wife and she picked you to live her life with. May God bless you all during this difficult time and rejoice in the memories to help you cope with your loss.
Mike and Chris,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Your neighbors send our sympathy to your entire family.
I am so heartbroken to learn of Nikki’s passing. Although we have never met in person, she was a very dear friend to me. We were diagnosed with breast cancer around the same time and we both have three children. We were each other’s prayer warriors and shared a love of health and fitness. She will be greatly missed. Love you Nikki. I will continue to pray for your sweet family.
I am so heartbroken to hear of Nikki’s passing. I met her at Grace University in 2005. She was one of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. It was so evident through following Nikki on social media how much her family meant to her, especially her 3 beautiful kids. Praying for all her family during this time. May you have peace knowing she is in the arms of Jesus.
I just recently learned of Nikki’s passing. I had the absolute pleasure of taking care of her at Bryan this last summer. She was such a positive and caring person. I enjoyed our many talks we had together throughout her stay. My heart goes out to Eric and family. Her and her family’s kindness is something I will remember for a very long time. Despite their struggles, they always ensured the nursing staff were taken care of and treated with respect. I’m so sorry this happened to such a wonderful person and family. May God bless you all.