Martha Frances Risk
March 26, 1941 ~ October 24, 2024
Martha Frances Risk, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on October 24, 2024, in Columbus, Indiana. Born on March 26, 1941, in Frankfort, Kentucky, to the late Elwood and Sadie Conway, Martha lived an adventurous and friendly life characterized by her radiant smile and generous spirit.
Martha's legacy is marked by her enduring love and devotion to her family. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Fred T. Risk, her son, Gregory Risk, M.D., and her daughters, Margaret Ashley Jones and Kimberly Lauterbach. Her memory will be cherished by her grandchildren, Lauren Risk Westcot, Nathan Risk, M.D., Sam Lauterbach, and Jack Morrison, who will remember her as a loving grandmother who inspired joy and kindness.
Professionally, Martha was a respected entrepreneur who founded, owned, and operated Conway Tours for 25 years, sharing her passion for exploration as she traveled the world with thousands of friends, visiting over 60 countries. Notwithstanding her business successes, Martha dedicated 20 years to volunteering at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, selflessly giving her time to help others in their final journeys.
Martha's adventurous soul and friendly demeanor will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her indelible impact has left an immeasurable mark on everyone who crossed her path.
A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Marth’s family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You may send condolences to the Risk family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com.
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My condolences to all of Martha’s family. She had a great zest for life & gave others joy through her many travels and adventures with Conway tours.
We had the pleasure of being neighbors to Martha and Fred for over 5 years. There were so many wonderful memories & laughs. They allowed us to be with Greg and Kim the day that Ashley was born. And, we stayed with Ashley many times while she was little. Some of the best years for us. Fred, Greg, Kim and Ashley you are in our prayers.
Larry & Kay Michael
I truly loved Martha Risk, whose friendship I treasured for more than fifty years. She was a loyal, loving, and devoted friend. When we first met we both had young children. Although Ashley had not made her grand appearance yet, Kimmi and Greg and my Bruce played together while Martha and I talked, drank coffee, and solved world problems. I just learned of Martha’s and Fred’s deaths last night. I am shocked and heartbroken. God grant their children comfort that Martha and Fred would want for them.
Much love,
Linda Blair
My parents Richard and Ruth Maddux took many trips with Martha, They enjoyed her Trips, company and friendship greatly. And she took great care of them while on all the trips…. Jay Maddux