Gent Funeral Home Obituaries · Alton, IL
Find recent obituaries published by Gent Funeral Home in Alton, IL. Browse the notices below or search by name to view an obituary, read the service details, and share condolences.
Gent Funeral Home Obituaries
Latest obituary detected on October 3, 2026.
Charles Albert Shane Sr. (opens in a new tab)
· Alton, Illinois
John F Gillespie (opens in a new tab)
· Alton, Illinois
Joy Lynn Swaim (opens in a new tab)
· Alton, Illinois
Normia Jean Parkin (opens in a new tab)
· Alton, Illinois
Stephen Eugene Bock (opens in a new tab)
· Alton, Illinois
Phyllis Eunice Voumard (opens in a new tab)
· Alton, Illinois
Leslie Roderfeld (opens in a new tab)
· Alton, Illinois
Dorothy Whyte (opens in a new tab)
Alton, Illinois
Dale Pfleger (opens in a new tab)
· Alton, Illinois
Christopher R. Ottwell (opens in a new tab)
Alton, Illinois
Edward Orval Hoekstra (opens in a new tab)
Alton, Illinois
Pauline Stillwell (opens in a new tab)
Alton, Illinois
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About Gent Funeral Home
Gent Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 2409 State Street in Alton, IL 62002, within Madison County. Gent Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.
Families who choose Gent Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.
Serving Alton and the surrounding Madison County area, Gent Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Gent Funeral Home also serves families from Benld, Bethalto, Brighton, Brussels, and Bunker Hill, and nearby towns across Illinois.
Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Gent Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.
Reach Gent Funeral Home at (618) 466-5544 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 2409 State Street in Alton; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.
Recent obituaries and death notices announced by Gent Funeral Home are listed above. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.
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Service Area
Gent Funeral Home serves families in the greater Alton area.
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What is the phone number for Gent Funeral Home?
You can reach Gent Funeral Home by calling (618) 466-5544.
Where is Gent Funeral Home located?
Gent Funeral Home is located at 2409 State Street Alton, IL 62002.
How do I view obituaries from Gent Funeral Home?
You can view recent obituaries from Gent Funeral Home at the top of this page, in the Gent Funeral Home Obituaries section. You can also visit their official website for more information.
Where are Gent Funeral Home obituaries published?
Obituaries handled by Gent Funeral Home in Alton, IL are listed on this page. Use the search box in the obituaries section to find a specific name.
How do I find a recent obituary from Gent Funeral Home?
Recent obituaries appear at the top of this page. You can search by the person's name, or browse the notices for Alton, IL.
Can I send flowers to Gent Funeral Home?
Yes, you can send sympathy flowers to Gent Funeral Home through the Who Passed On flower delivery service available on this page.
How do I get directions to Gent Funeral Home?
Click the "Get Directions" button above to open Google Maps navigation to 2409 State Street Alton, IL 62002.
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National median: burial $8,300, cremation $6,280 (NFDA 2023). Always contact the funeral home directly to confirm current pricing.
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