Kenneth Leland “Kenny” Kuhn, 54, of Casey, IL passed away at 11:25 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 9, 1957 in Joliet, IL, the son of Leland James Kuhn and Martha Virginia Whitely Kuhn.


Survivors include his special friend, Dody Cain of Effingham IL; son, Kenny Kuhn and wife Barb of Blytheville, AR; brothers, Steve Kuhn and wife Sindee; Eddie Kuhn and wife Cindy and Mike Kuhn and wife Dawn, all of Casey, IL; sister, Peggy Lamb of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Amber Shepperson, Stephanie Thomas and Kenneth “Mini” Miles, Jr., all of Blytheville, AR; brother-in-law, Vic Joliff of Centralia, IL; sister-in-law, Joelena Kuhn of TN; eighteen nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews and a whole bunch of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Daniel Lee Kuhn and sisters, Terri Joliff and Patricia Ann Kuhn.


Kenny was the owner of the Kuhn’s Saloon in Casey, IL. Prior to purchasing the business he was a concrete worker for San-Con in upper Sandusky, OH for 30 years. Kenny was a member of the Casey Moose Lodge, the Casey Chamber of Commerce and he was recently awarded the Casey Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for July 2012.


Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Steve Jenkins officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.


Memorial donations may be made to the Benefit of Kenneth L. Kuhn, c/o First Neighbor Bank, P.O. Box 369, Casey, IL 62420.


Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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