Martha Rikand Obituary
MARTHA ELLEN BARNES RIKAND, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her home.
She was born to the late Walter and Ora Lee Meredith Barnes on January 6, 1940 in Ellis Grove, Illinois.
Martha married Enno Rikand; he preceded her in death on June 2, 2002.
Survivors:
1 Son:
Andrew (Lisa) Rikand Luebbering, MO
1 Daughter:
Elisabeth (Bruce) Dionne Charlotte, NC
3 Grandchildren:
Lauren Rikand, Nicola Rikand and Abigail Dionne
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband and 11 Sibings – Beatrice, Delmar, John, Donald, Lillian, Estelle, Marie, Doris, Betty, Duane and Yvonne
Graveside Service:
10:30 am, Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Ellis Grove City Cemetery, Ellis Grove, Illinois
Officiating:
Dr. Mike Fogerson
Inurnment:
Ellis Grove City Cemetery
Ellis Grove, Illinois
Memorials:
Veteran’s Community Project:
8900 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64131
http://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
839 Lehmen Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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