Laverne L. Fredericks, nee Larson, age 79, went to be with her Lord in the early morning of December 18, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Warren H. Fredericks (2004). Loving mother of Dr. Debbie (Dr. Charles) Cosgrove, Donna Benson, David (Sandra) Fredericks and Daniel (Carol) Fredericks. Cherished grandmother of Katherine Cosgrove, Sonja (Nathan) Hershkowitz, Lt. Carla Futchko USN, Nikki (Steven) Garger, James Fredericks, Eric Fredericks, Lisa (Hyram) Ho, Stacey Fredericks and Kimberly Fredericks. Dearest great-grandmother of Soren, Charlotte and Karra. Dear sister of Leslie (Linda) Larson. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired elementary teacher for Palos District 118. Visitation Friday, December 21, 2012 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, 15150 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest, IL 60452. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL. Memorials to Advocate Christ Medical Center, c/o Development Dept., Suite 106 South, 4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 or Grace Fellowship Church preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400