Nichole Irene Platzkoester, daughter of John & Cheryl Platzkoester of Belleville is engaged to Christopher Eugene Hettenhausen, son of Kevin & Tammie Hettenhausen of Millstadt.

Nichole is a 2005 graduate of Belleville Township High School West and she graduated from New Image Technical College. She is a Cosmetologist at Green Apple Salon and Gifts in Belleville, IL.

Christopher is a 2007 graduate of Freeburg High School. He is a Farmer for Al and Anne Klein in Freeburg, IL.

They are planning a September 21, 2013 wedding.