JoAnn Hudson Obituary
JoAnn Clare (Jaeger) Hudson, (age 89) of Big Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on December 10, 2025. JoAnn is survived by her husband George, daughters Lori (Joe) Eschenbacher, Janis (Craig) Wokson, Lisa Sorensen (Joe Henrich) and son Scott (Lisa) Hudson. JoAnn is also survived by her sister Linda (Ric Studer), grandchildren (Cynthia, Carrina, David, Clare, Daniel, and Keith) and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Richard and Celia Jaeger, her three brothers Richard, Jerome, Reuben, and her sister Carol. Services and interment for JoAnn will be private.
JoAnn was beloved by all who knew her; she made friends easily and had many special friends throughout her years. She was an enthusiastic fan of all things sports, and spent many hours watching the Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves and Lynx.
In remembrance of JoAnn's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to one of her favorite charities (Alexandria House, The Epilepsy Foundation or WACSOA Works).
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