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May 4, 1925 - Dec 3, 2017
I'm so sorry to learn of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Marilyn Talbott
Marilyn Talbott
December 07, 2017 | Martinsville, IL
I've known him my whole life, he was always cutting up, cracking jokes, ready for fun. My earliest memories are the best, of course, back in the start up days of the saddle club when horses were such a big part of our lives. He was a good friend to my folks. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mary Gard
December 06, 2017 | Casey, IL
Doug, this is cousin Pat, (Patty Hock) Eva's daughter, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. It is hard to lose a love one, but, he is surely in a better place. My prayers go out to you and the family to give you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
Pat Howe
December 05, 2017 | Georgetown, IL
So sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. Altho we only met him once or twice, I am sure that he will be awaiting you all in heaven, in peace and comfort.
God Bless you all.
Patti &Keith Buercklin
December 05, 2017 | Robinson, IL
So sorry to hear of Curly's passing. We thank him for his years of service to the country. He will be missed by all.
Keith and Debi Sinclair
December 05, 2017 | Casey, IL
So sorry to hear of Curley's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Gracie.
Sharon Worthington
December 05, 2017 | Marshall, IL
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley & John Slusser
December 04, 2017 | Tucson, AZ
Leroy “Curley” Kuhn, age 92, of Casey, IL passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Burnside Nursing Home, Marshall, IL. He was born May 4, 1925 in Westfield, IL, the son of Orval William Kuhn and Fayetta Malcom Kuhn. On June 24, 1990 he married Hope Hutson in Casey, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Hope Kuhn, of Casey, IL; son, Doug (Brenda) Kuhn of Casey, IL; daughters, Maria Pharr (Greg) of Wheaton, IL; Grace (Simmons) Kuhn of Mattoon, IL; Aella (Eva) Kuhn of Springville, UT; grandchildren, Tammy (Howard) Wilson and Carol (George) Duniphan; great grandchildren, Amy, Sara, Dylan, Bryor and Breanna and ten great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Helta Beasley and one great great grandchild.
Curley was a retired salesman and mechanic for Bud Mitchell Chevrolet in Greenup, IL. He was a Bronze Star US Army veteran of WWII and also a founding member of the local “Coon Club” and the Casey Saddle Club. Curley was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ in Union Center and recently was attending Friendship Fellowship Community Church. Curley’s favorite pastime was taking his family fishing and he was an avid coon hunter.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Ivan Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Rural Greenup, IL with graveside military rites by Casey VFW and Hazel Dell American Legion. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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