308 E 3rd St Plankinton
SD
Funeral Mission With Military Honors
September 11 & 12, 2026
Plankinton, SD
The family of Joseph Kelty has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to honor Joseph, with flags, showing our appreciation and respect for his service to our great Nation. Joseph entered the United States Army in 1953 and served in the 5th Army Band until he completed his service period in 1955 , earning his Honorable Discharge. He was always very proud of honoring his country and the U.S. Army with music. Joseph was a member of the local VFW until he moved to Ohio from his home in Plankinton.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Saturday, September 12, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Plankinton. Burial will be at Mizpah Cemetery in Plankinton immediately following the Funeral Mass. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7:00 PM at the Church with a 6:30 PM prayer service. Visitation will be “Flags Only” on Friday.
Stage: 9:00 AM, Saturday, September 12th, at St. John’s Catholic Church, 308 E. 3rd St., Plankinton, SD. Burial will be at Mizpah Cemetery, (from the church, east on E. 3rd, turn North at first intersection & 1/4 mile north) in Plankinton, immediately following the Funeral Mass.
Flags will be placed at the church 1 1/2 hrs prior to the start of the visitation on Friday and the Funeral Mass on Saturday.
Flags will be provide at the cemetery.
Ride Captain: Randy Ward, A.S.C.
605-359-8719
reward1948@yahoo.com