Sherrill J Lehman

Thirty-five years ago a family moved into Beecher. In this family was a woman that would effortlessly touch the hearts and souls of our community. On April 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones holding her hands, our dear Sherrill Jeanette Lehman (Carlson) peacefully left us to be with Jesus and her loved ones who passed before her. Sherrill is survived by her loving husband Jack Lehman; two daughters Michele (Mark) Panozzo and Jacqueline (Tim) Grubermann; 5 beautiful grandchildren, Trevor and Brittney Panozzo, Emily, Daniel and Steven Grubermann; 3 siblings, James (Marjean) Carlson, Sandy Carlson and Amy (Scott) Martin; 4 nieces, Cara, Caylee, Casey Carlson, and Skylar Martin; nephew, CJ Martin; a great nephew and niece: Carter and Bella. Sherrill started her career working at the hospital in Dyer. She then continued her career at Good Housekeeping Magazine at One South Wacker as the office manager. After her second daughter was born, her career as the Beecher School Bus driver began and continued for 22 years. She also drove for Youth for Christ and even dabbled in limo trips here and there. Sherrill a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an aunt. She was nothing less than a kind soul. She loved people the way Jesus calls us to love people. A stranger was never a stranger. Once you meet her you became family and were welcomed into her heart and home. Leaving no one out, always making sure their happiness was her happiness. There was never anything too small or too big that you couldn't count on Sherrill to help with. If your child had the pleasure to call her "Bus Driver" then your child became her child enjoying every route, every field trip, every sporting event for 22 years. Sherrill cared for these children long after they graduated high school. The love Sherrill had for people and our community will live on in all our memories. I lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation to the family for a future memorial bench that will be located at the high school.