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Todd Riggs Obituary
He was born on Jan. 5, 1965, in Edwardsville the son of the late Arnold and Doraleen Yonaka Riggs.
He is survived by his fiance, Cinnamon Barnes of Troy; two brothers: Drew Riggs and Jeff Riggs of Edwardsville; and a half-sister: Ginny Gehrig of Alhambra.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Ronald Riggs.
Mr. Riggs was the owner and operator of Yonaka Jewelers in Edwardsville, and later worked at Rogers and Holland Jewelers in St. Clair Square. His memberships included the Edwardsville Moose Lodge 1561.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at Weber and Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Christopher Ritter officiating.
Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Edwardsville.
Memorials are suggested to the Glen-Ed Pantry.
Internet visitors can sign a guest register online at weberfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Todd Riggs
Karlotta & Donald Oglesby
June 3, 2007
Todd, we will miss you...
Susan Chapman (Smith)
May 30, 2007
I spent a great deal of time with Todd back in the 80's with my boyfriend Scott. I recently had a chance to see Todd again because my daughter is friends with Cinnamon's daughter Taylor. I am very saddened that this happened. Todd was a great guy.
Joey Sim
May 23, 2007
Jeff and Drew:
I was so saddened to hear about Todd. I can only imagine what the loss of a brother must feel lilke. I hope your are doing well and finding comfort in the well wishes of those who love you.
Chris Brendle ,Christina Hoog
May 15, 2007
We will all miss Todd. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Riggs family.
Bob Sirtak
May 15, 2007
A very good man who treated everyone with respect and good will.
I feel for the family and close friends. Been many years.
Lori Price
May 14, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family. Todd was a talented and wonderful man, and our family has the jewelry to prove it!
Linda Sievers
May 14, 2007
What a special person. Todd had a way of making his customers feel like friends. My condolences to the Riggs family for your huge loss.
Rick Hoerner
May 14, 2007
Knew Todd through Steve Meyer, Great Guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.
Lisa Hogen (Kessmann)
May 14, 2007
Jeff I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Theresa Riggs & Ed Pakovich
May 13, 2007
Todd was a very dear and special person as everyone knew, he has a special place in our hearts and will be missed always. We will never forget all the good times.
Vickie (Boyles) Wilks & Family
May 12, 2007
Dear Jeff and family, We're so sorry for your loss.
Paul & Julie Brazier
May 12, 2007
You will be missed by all of us that had the pleasure to know you!
We are sorry we were not able to be at the services, we are out of town for our nephew's grduation
Sharon Carpenter
May 11, 2007
We will miss Todd's smile and his sweet nature. He was so giving and kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Todd touched many lives in a wonderful way.
H. Lautner
May 11, 2007
sorry for your loss, todd was a good man. i still miss him as a neighbor. i had known todd for alot of years dating all the way back to the skate corral days. my thoughts and prayers to the Riggs family.
Tony Malench
May 11, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Glenn Kotkiewicz
May 11, 2007
I will always remember Todd as fun loving, upbeat and happy. Years would pass, then we would bump into each other and we would catch up on old times that would bring smiles. You will be missed Todd... my heart goes out to you Jeff and Drew.
Jeremy Nelson
May 11, 2007
You will be missed by all that were graced with you in their lives...
tricia and edward schmidt
May 11, 2007
we have known todd for many years and he will be dearly missed. our thoughts are with his family.
Keith Moore
May 11, 2007
You will be missed ----
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