ELGIN — Mark R. Hudson, 45, of Elgin, formerly of Princeton, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

Mark was born Aug. 7, 1967, to C. Robert and Marcia (Conley) Hudson. He graduated from Princeton High School in 1985 and received his bachelor's degree from Benedictine University. On Feb. 10, 1992, he married Kathryn Ward.

Mark began working as a firefighter and paramedic in Streamwood in 1992. In 1999 he was promoted to lieutenant, in 2001 to battalion chief and in 2006 he became the deputy chief of the Streamwood Fire Department. Mark was the owner of Hudson Cleaning and Restoration Inc. from 1999 to 2005. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Elgin. Mark enjoyed camping and was avid NASCAR fan.