Susan Ellen Rochlis

May 12th, 2024

I just learned of her passing last week. I have been sad ever since. Sue was not only a wonderful supervisor but later on became a great friend. Sue helped me when I really struggled in my job. I still hear her voice in my head “Who’s in charge?” Sue I miss you and so sad as you were truly a mensch.

~Michael Garlin
~Former Colleague, Northbrook

April 27th, 2024

I remember meeting and seeing Sue at ACA meetings. She and my late mother, Toby Litin, worked together for many years. May her memory be for a blessing.

~Laeh Litin
~, Chicago, IL

March 25th, 2024

I got to know Sue through YMJC. She was a wonderful person and an extremely important member of the JCYS team. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched.

~Rand Diamond
~Friend, Northbrook, IL

February 24th, 2024

Condolences to the family of Susan. I knew her from Benton House in Chicago.

She was one of the lovely leaders who helped us enjoy and navigate through adolescence. Shalom!

~Gail Gorman
~Frieng, Chicago, Illinois

February 22nd, 2024

Susan was not only a cherished colleague but also a dear friend to many within our community. She served as the Associate Executive Director of Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) for numerous years and was later honored with the title of Director for Life in recognition of her invaluable contributions to the agency. May her memory be a blessing for us all.

-The Entire JCYS Family

~JCYS
~Colleague, Chicago, Illinois

February 21st, 2024

BDE
May her Neshuma have an Aliyah.
May her memory always be for a blessing.
We were classmates. 😢.

~Barbara Suschin Price
~School friend, Wynnewood, Pa 19096

February 20th, 2024

Susan and I worked together for 7 years at JCYS. She was an amazing supervisor and support. A most dedicated person who will be sorely missed.

~Chuck Kahalnik
~, Highland Park, IL

February 19th, 2024

So sorry to hear this sad news about Susan’s passing. May her memory be a blessing.

~Steven M. Rochlis
~Cousin, Springfield

February 19th, 2024

I came to know Susan through her volunteer work at Save-A-Pet. We served on the Board together. She was kind, compassionate and dedicated to helping the animals and organization. Susan was always kind and welcoming. She was very generous with her time and knowledge. She had a special relationship with one of my dogs (Finnie, pictured). She will be greatly missed.

~Lisa Velez
~Friend, Round Lake Beach, IL

February 17th, 2024

Susan was a caring and thoughtful camp professional. I had the pleasure of working with her on many tough issues when she was the President of the American Camp Association, Illinois. She was a bright light and her legacy of camp will live on through so many of us.

~Susan E. Yoder
~Camp Colleague, Martinsville, IN

February 17th, 2024

Really sad to read this news. A lady and mother figure on site, she was Henry Horner to the core and huge love to the CRL family. She ensured we all felt part of the camp family and ensured staff of both camps integrated and gave us jobs when camp was over. I think she enjoyed inter sports days. Many great and huge memories. Rest Easy Susan and Thank you for everything you did across your great life.

~Martin Nunan
~Friend, Ireland