Karen Lee Fredrickson was born 05/15/46 to Mr. & Mrs. Whitney Chamberlain of Johnstown, NY. She graduated as a National Merit Scholar and Valedictorian of her class at Granby High School, Norfolk, VA. After Graduation she entered a new US Army Nursing Program and Graduated as a registered Nurse in 1968. She was discharged with the rank of Captain in 1971. She Married James Fredrickson in 1973. She was active as a den leader in the Cub Scouts and sang in the Senior Choir at St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Grange, IL. She is survived by her husband James, sons Jon and Charles all of La Grange, IL, a daughter Kathryn with Grandsons Seamus and Anson on Elgin, IL. Her parents have preceded her in death. Karen will lie-in-state at St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Grange, IL from 9am until time of Service, 10am on Saturday, April 24. Interment at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery will take place on Monday, May 03. Memorial donations may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Grange, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside, IL. Add’l Info: 708-352-6500