Danny Hudson

Danny Hudson, 91, of Carthage, passed away early Monday morning, January 12, 2026, at Hickory Grove in Carthage, IL.

Danny was born June 23, 1934, the son of Lawrence E. and Erma (Fleming) Hudson in Keokuk, Iowa. He graduated from Bowen High School. On August 12, 1954, he joined the United States Navy and received his Honorable Discharge on August 30th, 1962, after serving on the U.S.S. Valley Forge. On October 29, 1960, he was united in marriage to Vivian Mae Garrelts at the Denver Christian Church. She preceded him in death on August 23, 2020. Danny had worked as a lineman for WIEC for 32 years to the day. He had been an active member of the American Legion and V.F.W. serving on the Military Honor’s Guard for many years. He was also a member of the Carthage Eagle’s Club.

Danny is survived by his friend and caregiver, Donna Thompson, of Carthage; nephews, Frederick Garrelts, Jr., Michael Garrelts, Timothy Garrelts and Edward Garrelts, Jr.; great nephew, Wesley Hudson; and brother-in-law, Edward Garrelts.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vivian; two brothers, Forrest William “Bill” Hudson and one in infancy; and a nephew, Randy Hudson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in the West Point Cemetery with Military Honor’s rendered by the U.S. Navy and Hancock County Honor Guards. Visitation will be held at the funeral Home from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Hancock County Honor Guard. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.