Avis T. Hatowski, age 86, of Northbrook, IL, rode off into the sunset on October 19, 2018. Avis is survived by her daughters, Carol Ann Salomons of Los Angeles, CA (Stanley), and Deborah Hanson of Kailua, Hawaii (Thomas), and her niece Wendy R. Lauter (Mark Cohen) and nephew, Richard S. Lauter (Yuriko), as well as grand niece Hana M. Lauter and grand nephews, Zev Cohen and Benjamin K. Lauter. Avis was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Steinborn and Hannah M. Steinborn and beloved sister, Frances S. Lauter. Born May 3, 1932 on the north side of Chicago, Avis was a graduate of Von Steuben High School and attended the University of Wisconsin. Avis loved dogs and horses, was an skilled horseback rider and owned and rode horses virtually her entire life. A private Shiva for family and friends will be held on November 4, 2018. For information please contact Carol Salomons at (818) 784-1986. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Avis' memory to Orphans of the Storm, (847) 945-0235; www.orphansofthestorm.org.