Jo Ann H. Erickson, "Grandma Jo Ann" age 90, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017. Loving mother of Carol (Ron) Larsen and the late Arne (Kathy) Erickson. Dear grandmother of Andrea (Derek) Cordell, Rachel (Ryan) Springmeyer, Lizzie (Jeremy) Rayburn, and Melissa (Dave) Soderstrom. Great-grandmother of Avery, Addison, Knox, Reid, Jake, and Josie. Sister of the late Lee Rose Spangler and "Grandma Jo Ann" to many. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be given to Thornton United Methodist Church, 712 Chicago Rd., Thornton, IL 60476.