Ardythe A. Browning's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Alton, Illinois

Ardythe A. Browning

March 17, 1929 - October 8, 2025 (96 years old)

Alton, Illinois

Ardythe A. Browning's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Alton, Illinois

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Gent Funeral Home Inc

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Ardythe A. Browning

March 17, 1929 - October 8, 2025 (96 years old)

Alton, Illinois

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Ardythe A. Browning Obituary

The world bids farewell to Ardythe A. Browning (Alton, Illinois), departing on October 8, 2025 at the age of 96. Ardythe leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ardythe A. Browning to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James H. Machesney and Pearl R. Machesney (Pettitt); her husband E. Dean Browning; her sister Carol Bonynge; and her siblings-in-law, Blaine Bonynge, Ruth Browning and Del Browning.

She is survived by: her daughter Lexa Browning-Needham (James E. Needham) of Alton; her grandchildren, Rachael Williams (Cameron) of Huntsville, Alabama, James A. Needham (Shannon Ryckman) of House Springs and Jonathan Needham (Kara) of St. Peters, Missouri; her great grandchildren, Kate, Cam, Jack Williams, Hank, Teddy, Ira and Dean Needham; her niece Susie Browning; and her nephew Don Browning.

Memorial donations may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church or the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. .

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gent Funeral Home Inc



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Oct 12

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Gent Funeral Home
2409 State St, Alton, IL 62002

Tue

Oct 14

Graveside service

Fairview Cemetery

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