- Date Of Death: December 10, 2019
- State: Illinois
Gretchen Getty Hudson, 85, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Wesley Place.
Gretchen was born Gretchen Fay Getty on September 3, 1934 in Glen Falls, NY. She was the oldest daughter of the late George F. Getty and Marion K. Getty. She grew up in Bennington, VT and attended Wells College, graduating with a degree in biology.
Gretchen retired from the Methodist Home (now Wesley Place) after working there for over 20 years.
Gretchen was survived by her four children from her marriage to Reverend John L. Hudson: Karen German (Douglas) of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Mary Gilbert (Alan) of Hillside, Illinois, Sarah O’Donnell (Timothy) of Barrington, Illinois and Mark Hudson (Russell Johnson) of Chicago, Illinois. Proud and loving Grandmother of ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Malinda Winans (Charles) of Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Gretchen had a very independent lifestyle that kept her constantly active with different groups of friends and her love for her family.
