STURGIS | Jewell John "JJ" Gudenschwager, 87, died June 5, 2012, at Fort Meade Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

He served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys; and brothers, Lawrence and Philip.

Memorial services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, with military honors provided by Rapid City VFW Post 1273 honor guard.

Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans.