Christina Jean Riggs
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Christina Jean Riggs

  • January 9, 1976 - October 27, 2009
  • Marcellus, Michigan
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Memories & Candles

“I Just found out today you were gone. I moved away and thought about you often...then I go to look you up on facebook and there is no Chrissy. I...Read More » ”
1 of 27 | Posted by: Rebecca Brown Barker - MI

“It has been a year since you left us. I think of you every day. I miss you! ”
2 of 27 | Posted by: Christine - best friend

“Chrissy We met in high school years ago and I will never forget the times we had. You were my dearest friend. We laughed, loved, and learned...Read More » ”
3 of 27 | Posted by: Linda Smith-King - Dowagiac, MI

“It's been a very long six months without you. I miss you a thousand times a day. ”
4 of 27 | Posted by: Christine Mitchell - MI - friend

“It has been 4 months now my wonderful daughter. My spirit is soaring because of the goodness of God. My heart does not know how it will go on. ”
5 of 27 | Posted by: carol allen - mother

“I am sorry because Aunt Chrissy died. But when she died she is going to be in your heart forever. I will miss her. ”
6 of 27 | Posted by: Courtney Green - Dowagiac, MI

“Chrissy!!! I've been missing you for a long time; but, we've done that before, lost contact and reconnected again as if no time at all had passed,...Read More » ”
7 of 27 | Posted by: Candida (Riggs) Weber - Ewa Beach, HI

“Since I heard the news today I have been at a lost for words. Chrissy and I were Friends in school not as close as friends as some but still friends...Read More » ”
8 of 27 | Posted by: Heather Kingman Schultz - MI

“I am shocked, and so very sorry for the loss of Chrissy. Please accept my condolences. Eric I still speak of you all often and I will be at the...Read More » ”
9 of 27 | Posted by: Sherry Martin - South Bend, IN

“I am shocked to hear of Chrissy's passing. I am so sorry for all of you. She and I had lost touch over the years, like so many do, but she has never...Read More » ”
10 of 27 | Posted by: Tia (Pompey) Schultz - Dowagiac, MI

“Eric i am sorry for your loss.God Bless you and the Family ”
11 of 27 | Posted by: penny lawson - NULL, MI

“Dear Eric,Although we haven't been in touch as adults, please know you and your family are in my thoughts today. Remember, love never dies. GOd bless...Read More » ”
12 of 27 | Posted by: Tracy Riggs - mesa, AZ

“You will be missed by all. May God bring you peace during this difficult time. ”
13 of 27 | Posted by: Marilyn and Al Riggs - Milford, MI

“Eric, We are all thinking of you and your extended family in this time and will keep you in our thoughts.Remember the good memories you have had...Read More » ”
14 of 27 | Posted by: Jeff,Donna, Chels, Andy, Beth, John, Tiffany - MI

“To Chrissy family,My prays are with you. Chrissy was a great friend and I enjoyed being a friend when we was in school and in church and after we was...Read More » ”
15 of 27 | Posted by: Janice Chappell - NULL

“I just wanted to let Carol know that she and her family are in my prayers.My heart goes out to you.If there ios anything I can do let me know. ”
16 of 27 | Posted by: Debra kinchen - Watervliet, MI

“Eric, I didn't get the chance to know you, but I want you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. I do know that you two shared a real love that...Read More » ”
17 of 27 | Posted by: Melissa McMillan - Dowagiac, MI

“To Eric I very sorry for your loss,if you need someone to talk to please feel free about anything anytime I hope you can get thru these tought times...Read More » ”
18 of 27 | Posted by: Kary Sanchez - niles, MI

“Eric, I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you find the strength you need to help you through this.With deepest sympathy and lots of love,Lisa,...Read More » ”
19 of 27 | Posted by: Lisa Darling (Riggs) - Fenton, MI

“I'm sorry to hear the news . My mom works with Carol and told me what happened . My heart goes out to the family . May god be with you threw all of...Read More » ”
20 of 27 | Posted by: Ashley DeGraff - Niles, MI

“Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss. We serve a God who loves us and is our comforter.We are confident He is able to give...Read More » ”
21 of 27 | Posted by: Pastor Chipman - Waterford, MI

“Arggggggggggg. I miss you! I suffered through 2 long hours getting a tatoo to remember you by. As I laid there very still as the tatoo gun punched a...Read More » ”
22 of 27 | Posted by: Christine Mitchell - Best Friend

“Well, Crissy, I know that you were the most special of people to so very many people. And that we will miss you so much for such a long time. You...Read More » ”
23 of 27 | Posted by: Michelle Cloud

“Happy Birthday Chrissy. I realize it's a little bit late, but I've been thinking of you all day. Remembering the way your laughter could always...Read More » ”
24 of 27 | Posted by: Bryan Williams - Westfield, IN

“Hey my sister. Happy Birthday!! I miss you so much, I miss our daily chats, I miss your laughter, I miss your reassuring me that everything will be...Read More » ”
25 of 27 | Posted by: Shauna - Pontiac, MI - Sister

“Today is your birthday my beautiful daughter. We should be having your birthday dinner and I should be telling your birth story like I always have...Read More » ”
26 of 27 | Posted by: carol allen - dowagiac , MI

“I cant believe she is gone she was good person and a good friend she will be missed ”
27 of 27 | Posted by: old friend - MI


Christina’s life began on January 9, 1976 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Michael and Carol (Allen) Yelton.

She was a 1994 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School. She was united in marriage to Eric Thomas Riggs on November 1, 2003 at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Dowagiac. Christina was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed visiting the library.

Christina is survived by her loving husband Eric of Marcellus; she was a second mother to Alexandra Robinson of Marcellus, her father Robert Michael Yelton of Bellefontaine, her mother Carol Allen of Dowagiac, her father who raised her Dale Schmeltz of Dowagiac, grandmother Jeannie Yelton of Bellefontaine, grandfather John Gorman of Conover, Ohio; sisters Shauna (Jeff) Rinehart of Pontiac and Stephanie Henslee of Dowagiac; brothers J. Michael Yelton, Robbie Lee Yelton, Brad Randel Yelton, and Benjie Joe Yelton all from Bellefontaine, Ron (Jennifer) Taylor of Dowagiac and James Taylor of Bellefontaine, and many nieces and nephews.

Christina passed away on October 27, 2009 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.

Her family will gather with friends on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 from 3- 6 p.m. at McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home. Her funeral service will he held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Dowagiac, led by Pastor Brian DeLong. She will be laid to rest in the Marcellus Cemetery following funeral service.

Please sign her guestbook, and leave a memory of Christina at www.mclauchlin-clark.com.