Billy Dean Kuhns

Billy Dean Kuhns obituary, La Monte, MO

Billy Dean Kuhns

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Billy Kuhns Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moore Funeral Home - LaMonte on Feb. 23, 2026.
Billy Dean Kuhns, 85, of La Monte, MO, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO.

He was born January 9, 1941, in Sedalia, a son of Clarence and Alpha L. (Garrigus) Kuhns. On June 6, 1964, at La Monte Christian Church, he married Judy K. Dillon who survives of the home.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Kuhns; a daughter, Julie R. Steele (Hank) of Knob Noster; two grandsons, Brandon Steele, of Knob Noster, and Colton Kinder, of Warrensburg; a granddaughter, Chelsea Kinder (Phillip) of Lee's Summit; and his beloved dog, Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Kuhns and Alpha Stephens, and a sister, Mary Lou Shephard.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at La Monte Cemetery.

The family suggest memorial contributions to Show-Me Christian Youth Home or the charity of donor's choice, left in care of Moore Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Graveside service

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

La Monte Cemetery

La Monte, MO 65337

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Services provided by

Moore Funeral Home - LaMonte