Martha Ellen Rikand Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Martha Ellen Rikand of Charlotte, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 13, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martha Ellen Rikand to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Barnes and Ora Lee Meredith Barnes; her spouse Enno Rikand; and her siblings, Beatrice, Delmar, John, Donald, Lillian, Estelle, Marie, Doris, Betty, Duane and Yvonne.

She is survived by: her children, Andrew Rikand (Lisa) of Luebbering, MO and Elisabeth Dionne (Bruce) of Charlotte, NC; and her grandchildren, Lauren Rikand, Nicola Rikand and Abigail Dionne.

Memorials may be made to the Veterans Community Project, 8900 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131 http://www.veteranscommunityproject.org. .

Funeral arrangement under the care of
M L Ford & Sons Funeral Home Inc

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