Lily Sachs Rose

Lily S. Rose passed away on August 21, 2018, age 92. She was not a diplomat, politician, actor or celebrity. She was simply the best of us. She celebrated family, helped people and gave a damn about what goes on in this world. Lily and her family escaped Nazi Germany and settled in Chicago. She went to Senn High School, Roosevelt University and the University of California at Berkeley for graduate work. She stayed in San Francisco, teaching special ed and then worked in human resources. She married, had two kids. And then her husband died. Returning to Chicago with two little children, Lily went to work at Roosevelt University, rising to become the Director of Admissions and Assistant Dean of Students. She helped generations of students succeed and was a leader at Roosevelt until she retired. For decades, Lily also volunteered at Northwestern University Hospital, helping families as they waited outside surgery. And she volunteered at the Off the Street Club on the west side. Helping still more people. It was not an easy life. But there was fierce love of family and the satisfaction of helping so many. Lily Rose is survived by her children Alan Rose (Susan) and Arlene Johnson (Paul – deceased). Grandchildren, Alex Johnson (Lynette Behnke and great-granddaughter Lilly), Jacob Johnson (Marisa Abegg) and Rebecca Rose. Sister, Marion Miller. Sister-in-law, Lois Sachs. Nephew, nieces, and their spouses: Todd Sachs (Marla) Betsy Westhoff (Mark), Ellen Alter (Michael), Susie Fogel (Art). She was preceded in death by her brothers, John & Fred Sachs.