Obituary

JOSEPH 'JOEY' LEHMANN, 8 ROCKFORD - Joseph "Joey" Lehmann, 8, of Rockford passed away Friday, May 15, 2015, in Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, after a brief illness from currently unknown causes. He was born March 3, 2007, in Rockford; the son of Daniel and Shannon (Bradford) Lehmann. Joey was a 2nd grader at Thompson Elementary School who loved Jesus and everyone he met. He enjoyed basketball, especially the Chicago Bulls, singing, and playing outside. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Shannon; sister, Abbie; and maternal grandparents, Jack and Rebecca Bradford. Predeceased by paternal grandparents, Hugo and Evelynn Lehmann. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2015, in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2821 Bell School Road, with Rev. Dr. William Ward officiating, with a private burial prior to the service. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 2nd Ave. Memorials to The Joey Lehmann Memorial Fund c/o Alpine Bank. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit olsonfh.com.