Laverne Hofbauer, born April 29, 1935, of Chicago, formerly of San Francisco, passed away Nov. 19. Laverne was an active member of Chicago 35 and The Saints and an avid and talented dancer and sailor. She was the volunteer coordinator for the Covenant Village where she not only provided services for seniors, but provided support and guidance to adolescent volunteers doing community service. Laverne moved to San Francisco in 1965 and loved the city, living there for 32 years. She returned to college there, earning her bachelor’s degree from San Francisco University in 1980. She is survived by her loving sister, Mary Ann (Michael) O’Brien. She was the dear aunt of Patrick O’Brien and Colleen (Clayton) McCaffery and great-aunt who adored her Grace Ann and Fiona Irene McCaffery. Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068. She will be missed by her many friends in Chicago and San Francisco.