​Lori Izaks Lavin

Lori Izaks Lavin, beautiful and devoted Fashionista wife to Raphael M. Lavin, mother to our superstar son Benjamin Lavin (Marisa Lavin), and adored sister of Marla Izaks Zwick (Justice Morton Zwick, Ret.). Adored “Ema” to Teddi Layne and Miles Pierce Lavin, and Charlie, our treasured grand dog. Also mourned by dear family Tom and Shelley Helberg and surrounded in love by two special friends, Debra Berman (lifelong) and Jacquie Chatz (treasured). Tennis arranger extraordinaire and accomplished player at Bryn Mawr Country Club, East Bank Club, Lake Shore Tennis League and Lincoln Park Tennis Association. A devoted 35 year+ member, the Glue, and three-time President of the North Shore Auxiliary of Jewish Child & Family Services (NSA-JCFS). Playing Tennis and her involvement in NSA-JCFS gave Lori (Lulu), the opportunity to cultivate special relationships and lasting friendships with friends, both new and old. Service Friday 12:30 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment Shalom. Contributions in her memory can be made to the JCFS Chicago, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60606, www.jcfs.org. To attend the funeral livestream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com