Gladys “Glad” E. Hudson (nee Cheney)

age 93, of Highland, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Gladys was a 1951 graduate of Hammond High School and later retired from Witco Chemical, where she worked as a secretary. A lifelong and avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox, she enjoyed cheering on her favorite teams. She also loved camping, traveling, golfing, dancing, and singing. Blessed with a voice like an angel, Gladys brought joy to those around her through her love of music. Above all, spending time with her family meant everything to her. Her family was her greatest treasure, and the memories they shared will be cherished forever.

She is survived by her loving children, Margie (Eddie) (nee Blair) Stewart, Donald (Catherine) Blair, and Micheal Blair; beloved step-children, James (Ruth) Hudson and Patrick (Patty) Hudson; precious grandchildren, Angela (David) Boswinkle, James Hudson, Emily (Jon) Keeling, Nathan Stewart, Sarah (Todd) Patterson, Andrew Williams, Emma Blair, William Blair, Jill (Jake) Bristol, and Joey Hudson; loving niece Tami Murphy and loving nephew Don (Kim) Cheney; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren who were the sunshine of her life.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, D.A. and Ethel Cheney; the love of her life, her beloved husband (Hud) James B. Hudson; daughters Laurie Hudson and Karen Williams; step-daughter, Lynne (Hudson) Harlow; great-granddaughter, Kaitlynn Boswinkle; niece, Kathy Vaznonis; brother Donald (Shirley, still living) Cheney; and her companion, Joseph Giannantonio.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Avenue, Schererville, IN 46375.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Funeral Home with Deacon Jim Renwick officiating. Burial to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gladys’s honor to Gibault Children’s Services or the Wounded Warrior Project.