Submitted by: Dan Rich

Martha E. Riggs

June 23, 1914 - March 25, 2002

South Bend Tribune 3/27/2002

Martha E. Riggs, 87, formerly of Mishawaka, Ind., passed away at 4:35 a.m. Monday, March 25, in the Elkhart Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart, Ind. Martha was born on June 23, 1914, in Washington, Ind., to Claude and Maude (Staver) Bryan, who have both preceded her in death. Martha was also preceded in death by a brother, Lewis C. Bryan.

As Martha E. Bryan, she married Robert C. Riggs on Aug. 8, 1937, in Grand Haven, Mich. Robert passed away on Dec. 30, 1988.

Martha retired in 1985 as a library clerk for the Mishawaka Public Library after 10 years of service. She was also co-owner of Riggs' Home Grocery Store for 25 years. Martha was a Jubilee member of First Presbyterian Church, Mishawaka. Martha is survived by two daughters, Claudia A. Riggs in Elkhart and Nanette (Mario) Teixeira of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and by a grandson, Clinton A. Teixeira of Fort Wayne.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, March 27, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday in the First Presbyterian Church, 401 Lincoln Way East at Union Street, Mishawaka, where family and friends may also call one hour prior to the services. Rev. Ronald P. Miller will officiate the services, with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Mishawaka.