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Jennifer Hudson Obituary

Jennifer (Jenny) Hudson 48, of Springfield, IL passed away Monday, October 1, 2025 at her resident. She was born January 16, 1977, the daughter of Patrick and (Lori) Mitchell, CA, and Becky and (Rodney) Raps, in Pleasant Plains, IL. She is survived by four children, Branden Hawthorne, Fiance' Liberty King of Alton, IL, Kameren Hawthorne, April Hudson and Annalise Hudson of Pleasant Plains, IL, two brothers; Jason Mitchell (wife)Heather of Pleasant Plains, Justin Mitchell of Pleasant Plains, IL, one step-brother, Robert Raps of Springfield, IL, two step sister, Sarah Raps of Springfield, IL, Marjorie Morganroth(husband)Micheal of Claremore, Ok. Cremations will be accorded by Springfield Crematory

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Published by Capitol City Now on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Judith Whitnall

October 9, 2025

She was considered family. We had so much fun together. I will always love and miss her. Never forgotten rest in peace my bestie. She was loved by so many people.

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