Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Aug 11, 1939 – Jul 17, 2025
HUDSON, Olive “Irene” – Of Flint, age 85, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her residence with her loved ones at her side.
Funeral service will be held 11am Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 3222 S. Genesee Road, Burton.
Pastor Mark Matheny officiating.
Visitation 2-8pm Monday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
Burial in Flint Memorial Park.
Olive was born in Wakefield, Michigan on August 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Christian and Olive (bay) Zudmulder. On April 4, 1959, she married Louie Hudson in Flint. Olive retired from General Motors. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and past member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Surviving are children, Christine Cates & Jimmy Cates, Mark Hudson & Tina, Caren Smith & David, & Linda Pull;
15 Grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews;
And sister, Christine (Curly) Dalbeck.
She was preceded in death by husband, Louie Cecil Hudson, daughter, Lori Hudson and11 brothers and sisters.
Special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their care and support.
Read MoreI would like to thank you for trusting me to care for Miss Irene. Christine it was a real pleasure getting to know you. My condolences! Sarah Lyn cena Heartland Hospice
Sarah Lyn
July 22, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Chrissy, Jim and family.
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
Pat Bolen
July 21, 2025 | Flint | Friend
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. Irene was such a strong and spirited woman who loved her family. I am blessed to call her daughter my best friend, and was lucky enough to spend time with the family at some very special events in their life. Irene had such a sharp sense of humor and a glint in her eye that came straight from her soul. I know she will be beside her family always with her strong loving spirt. Rest well dear lady.
Sherry Rachauskas
July 20, 2025 | Battle Creek, MI | Friend
Jody and I send our sincere condolences. We will always remember David’s Auntie Irene with fondness.
Loraine Mussatti
July 19, 2025 | Wakefield, MI
I’m so sorry to hear about your moms passing. I went to school with Caren at Redemer. My prayers are with you and your family.
Gay Sluder (Malzahn)
July 19, 2025 | Davison, MI | Friend
Scarlet, Eva, and I are sending you and your family lots of love, Chrissy!
Becky Jackson
July 18, 2025 | Burton, MI | Friend
