JoAnn T. Lavin (nee McHale) was born October 30, 1939 to the late James and Marie McHale, and passed away March 10, 2018; beloved wife to the late John “Tom” Lavin; dear sister to Bernadette McHale; cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews; JoAnn was preceded in death by her brothers James (Helen) McHale, John (Patricia) McHale, Owen (Mary Alice) McHale, Martin (Judy) McHale, Thomas McHale, and her sisters Helen (James) Donahue, and Mary Rita (Howie) Larsen. JoAnn was a proud member of the Visitation Alumni Association, and was dedicated to her job at Bennett Brothers for 50 years. Visitation will be Thursday March 15, 2018 from 3-9 PM at Andrew J. McGann and Sons Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski, Chicago; Funeral mass will be Friday March 16, 2018, 10 AM, at Queen of Martyrs Church, 10233 S. Central Park Ave, Evergreen Park. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Stand Up to Cancer, www.standuptocancer.org; For more info visit www.andrewmcgann.com or call 773-783-7700