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Elaine Kupfer Obituary
Elaine Kupfer nee Marcus, age 79. Beloved wife of the late Harvey N. Kupfer. Loving mother of Marla (Bradley) Grabell, Joseph (Julie Smith) Kupfer, Michael (Christine) Kupfer and former mother-in-law of Roxanne Kupfer. Proud nana of Zachary Kupfer, Brooke (Steven) Murovannyy, Jaime Grabell, Paige Kupfer, Max Kupfer, Benjamin Kupfer and Alexander Kupfer. Dear sister of the late Morris Marcus. She was a friend of many. To keep everyone safe and healthy, the interment service will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Congregation B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015, www.bjbe.org. To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com
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Dawn (Wolozin) Glass
November 16, 2023
May her memory be a blessing to all.
I remember being the flower girl for Elaine and Harvey's wedding.
Love to all.
Chana Sulpar
August 5, 2020
I'm saddened by this news. I worked with her at CJE Seniorlife. Condolences and thoughts to her family.
Hedy Diop
August 2, 2020
I worked with Elaine at CJE. I extend my deepest condolences to the family.
Elaine Brody
July 31, 2020
I loved working with Elaine at Weinberg Community. She really was a special woman. My condolences to the family. Elaine Brody
Thelma Krause
July 30, 2020
My condolences to your family. Elaine was the personification of a lady.
Fran Eres
July 30, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Debbie Labinger
July 30, 2020
Elaine & her family will always be very important to me and my family. When I think of her, I smile, remembering her smile, her laugh, and her sense of humor. May her loving legacy provide her kids, grandkids, and all of us who love her a warm hug.
David Singer
July 29, 2020
Our condolences to the Kupfer family during this difficult time. May Elaine's memory forever be a blessing.
Karen Okmin
July 29, 2020
We have known Elaine for a very long time. She is one person who loved life. Always had fun. Laughed a lot. Always fun to be with. She will be greatly missed, rest peacefully. Karen & Arnie Okmin
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