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Sep. 5, 2025

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Henry Cordes Obituary

Cordes, Henry C.

Henry C. Cordes, 94, passed away August 7, 2025 in Rapid City, SD. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 5, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church in Rapid City at 10:30 a.m. Burial at Black Hills National Cemetery. Arrangements with Kirk Funeral Home.

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Published by Rapid City Journal on Aug. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Henry Cordes

Sep

5

Memorial service

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church

710 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

Sep

5

Burial

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Black Hills National Cemetery

20901 Pleasant Valley Drive, Sturgis, SD 57785

Funeral services provided by:

Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1051 E MINNESOTA ST., Rapid City, SD 57701

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Chuck Johnson

August 9, 2025

Rest in peace, Henry. The Korean veterans are getting fewer in number. I'll always remember you as one of us. Semper Fidelis, Chuck Johnson

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