Jennifer Hudson's Family Members Laid To Rest In Chicago

Access Hollywood - November 4, 2008 2:22 AM PST
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CHICAGO, IL -- Jennifer Hudson said goodbye to her mother, Darnell Donerson, her brother, Jason Hudson, and nephew Julian King at a funeral service in Chicago on Monday.

Fantasia Barrino, Hudson's Season 3 "American Idol" castmate, sang at the private funeral for the three members of the family, according to the Chicago Tribune. Barrino sang gospel number, "Your Grace and Mercy," and reportedly called the Hudsons, "my family," the paper reported.

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The private funeral for Jennifer's family lasted three hours, the Tribune reported.

A public service was held on Sunday.

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Darnell Donerson and Jason Hudson were found shot to death in their family home ten days ago. The body of Jennifer's nephew, 7-year-old Julian, was discovered on Monday October 27.

William Balfour, the stepfather of Julian, remains in police custody. He has not been charged and is being held on a parole violation. Police have described him as a "person of interest."

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  • PENN Pa
    You are still in my prayers
    report abuseposted November 10, 2008 9:04 AM PST
  • Latoya R
    may god see fit that the person responsible for this crucial and devilish act of satin be punished beyond eternity.
    report abuseposted November 8, 2008 9:14 PM PST
  • ILOVECB
    gills u are so rude what if dat would've happen to u %@!*#
    report abuseposted November 7, 2008 12:49 PM PST
  • ILOVECB
    i feeel so sorry for i jenny you are always in mi prayers and please don't stop singing
    report abuseposted November 7, 2008 12:48 PM PST
  • Skip W
    willcook4a date - that was tacky....My heart goes out to the Hudson family.
    report abuseposted November 4, 2008 7:50 PM PST
  • by the way kate........ 4rm what ive seen u are a disgust to this site... get a life!!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted November 4, 2008 6:27 PM PST
  • jennifer my heart truly goes out to you right now... i am so sorry for the pain u are suffering for this much agony.... u are truly a superstar.. u are in the spotlight of my life i love u and your music just keep ur head up and keep shining!!!!!!!!
    report abuseposted November 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST
  • Zoey101
    I FEEL SO SORRY FOR JENNIFER BECAUSE SHE HAD TO WATCH HER FAMILY BEING BURIED THAT HAD TO OF BEEN SO HARD FOR HER IT WOULD BE HARD FOR ME TO DO THAT THAT GUY SHOULD JUST GO TO PRISON AND STAY THERE FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE FOR KILLING HER FAMILY LIKE HE DID IT'S PAINFUL THAT GUY MUST BE TOTALLY STUPID TO DO THAT TO SOMEBODYS FAMILY
    report abuseposted November 4, 2008 5:16 PM PST
  • judith r
    Hudson family keep you head up and just know that God is in controll and he will never leaver you.
    report abuseposted November 4, 2008 3:50 PM PST
  • Sisters in Christ
    Just remember God is in control and whenever you need a comforter he will always be there. You are never alone, just call on the name of Jesus and he will give you everything you need. Be blessed and highly favored!! we love you From Fresno Texas.
    report abuseposted November 4, 2008 1:33 PM PST
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