Joanne Louise (Gent) Bowles's obituary , Passed away on March 24, 2025 in Alton, Illinois

Joanne Louise (Gent) Bowles

March 5, 1937 - March 24, 2025 (88 years old)

Alton, Illinois

Joanne Louise (Gent) Bowles's obituary , Passed away on March 24, 2025 in Alton, Illinois

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Gent Funeral Home Inc

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Joanne Louise (Gent) Bowles

March 5, 1937 - March 24, 2025 (88 years old)

Alton, Illinois


Joanne Louise (Gent) Bowles Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 24, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joanne Louise (Gent) Bowles (Alton, Illinois). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Albert and Eleanor Louise Gent (Winter); her husband Les; and her sister Susan Scoggins Smith. She is survived by: her children, Lynn Hoffman (Michael), Ralph Gent Bowles (Dawn), Laura Bosse' and Louise Jacoby (Stephen); her grandchildren, Nathanael Hoffman, Benjamin Bowles, Dr. Emma (Kade Kanelakos), Josie Williams (Cortlan), Joseph Bosse' and Samuel Bosse'; her great grandchild Karter Lynnette Kanelakos; and her sister Nancy A. Gent.

Memorials may be made to Heartland Baptist Church in Alton or Calvary Baptist Church in Alton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gent Funeral Home Inc



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March 27, 2025

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March 27, 2025

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“In loving memory of Joanne My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”


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Mar 27

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Gent Funeral Home
2409 State St, Alton, IL 62002

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Mar 28

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Gent Funeral Home
2409 State St, Alton, IL 62002

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