The beginning of the F.O. Jolley Funeral Home is Sturgis, SD, came from a classified ad in the Sioux City Tribune in the spring of 1933. At that time, F.O. Jolley was employed by Larkin’s Funeral Home in Sioux City. He took his vacation early...
Funeral Homes in Fort Meade, SD
Kirk Funeral Home officially opened its doors in Rapid City on August 14, 1998. That day brought the realization of a vision. The dream was, and is, to provide a loving, beautiful environment where you may say good-bye to your family member with...
Established in 1879, Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home is proud to be the area's leading provider of quality pre-need, at-need, and after-care services. Through our commitment to outstanding service, genuine concern and personal attention to the...
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Facts about the city
Fort Meade was established in 1878 as a cavalry fort to protect the new settlements in the northern Black Hills, especially the nearby gold mining area around Deadwood. Several stage and freighting routes passed through Fort Meade en route to Deadwood.For most of the past 120 years, there has been some military presence at Fort Meade, near Sturgis, South Dakota. Many cavalry and infantry units were stationed here, including the 7th U.S. Cavalry after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th U.S. Cavalry, and the 4th U.S. Cavalry which saw the transition from horses to mechanization. Fort Meade still serves as a training site for the South Dakota National Guard and an Army National Guard Officer Candidate School. It is also home of Fort Meade National Cemetery.
Fort Meade Obituaries
It was revealed by Des Moines Register on June 18th, 2020 that James Edward "Jim" Smith died in Rochester, Minnesota. Smith was 78 years old and was born in Fort Meade, SD. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James Edward "Jim"'s life.
It was revealed on June 25th, 2017 that Thomas F "Tom" Vanee perished in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Vanee was 76 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas F "Tom"'s life.
It was noted on February 2nd, 2017 that Bert E Blackwell died in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bert E's life.
It was revealed on December 13th, 2013 that William F "Bill" Kunerth perished in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Kunerth was 89 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William F "Bill"'s life.
It was noted by The Bismarck Tribune on September 7th, 2013 that Darrel D Wooledge perished in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Wooledge was 87 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Darrel D's life.
It was written by Albany Democrat-Herald on December 20th, 2012 that Marilyn Faye Tingler (Davison) died in Lebanon, Oregon. Ms. Tingler was 72 years old and was born in Fort Meade, SD. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marilyn Faye's life.
It was revealed on April 30th, 2012 that Frances E "Frannie" Schmitz perished in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Schmitz was 88 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Frances E "Frannie"'s life.
It was noted on April 30th, 2012 that Frances E "Frannie" Schmitz passed on in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Schmitz was 88 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Frances E "Frannie"'s life.
It was reported on April 30th, 2012 that Frances E "Frannie" Schmitz perished in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Schmitz was 88 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Frances E "Frannie"'s life.
It was written by Aberdeen American News on November 21st, 2011 that Franklin Thomas Jones perished in Fort Meade, South Dakota. Jones was 60 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Franklin Thomas's life.
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