Funeral Details

Elaine Druckman

April 30, 1940 - March 24, 2026

SERVICE INFORMATION

Date and Time

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12 Noon

Service

Chicago Jewish Funerals
Buffalo Grove Chapel
195 North Buffalo Grove Road
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
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Clergy

Rabbi-Cantor Nancy Landsman
Congregation Ahavat Olam

Interment - Private

Shiva

Lara and Joe Cummings
12 South William Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
847.209.4144
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Friday and Saturday beginning at
4PM both days.

Memorial Contributions

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 6704
Hagerstown, MD 21741
www.cancer.org

or

Toys for Tots
3155 Blackhawk Drive
C St. Building 701
Fort Sheridan, Illinois 60037
www.toysfortots.org




OBITUARY

Elaine Druckman, nee Tucker, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Melvin “Mel” D. Druckman. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Jennifer Johnson) Druckman, Randy (Jennifer) Druckman, Stacy Druckman and Lara (Joe) Cummings. Proud grandmother of Kelsey (Anton) Becker, Dustin (Braden Crouse) Druckman, Chase Cummings, Margaux Cummings, Sophie Druckman, and Addie Druckman. Adored great grandmother of Miles, April and Melanie Becker. Dear sister of Steven Tucker and Dennis (Nancy) Tucker.
Elaine will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, her love of family, and the joy she found in time spent with friends. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought Elaine endless joy and so many of her happiest smiles. SWEL (Senior Women Enjoying Leisure) meant so much to Elaine, and as chairman of the Card Party committee, she took great pride in bringing people together for friendship, fun, and community. She especially enjoyed mahjong, canasta, card parties, theatre, puzzles, shopping, and always having her nails and hair done, with purple being her favorite color. Known lovingly as “Lainers” and “Nana,” she leaves behind cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704,Hagerstown,MD 21741, www.cancer.org or Toys for Tots,
3155 Blackhawk Drive C St. Building 701, Fort Sheridan, Illinois 60037, www.toysfortots.org.
Service Friday, March 27, 2026, 12 PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove. Interment private. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com.


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To the Truckmann family
I was your mom‘s neighbor and her friend. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the whole entire family. She was always smiling, very charming very sweet. She loved her family. She loved her family and friends . She will be missed very very much.

Nina Rapper
March 25, 2026
Sending my condolences to Elaine’s family, she shopped at my store frequently and no matter what she was going through, she always had her makeup on, dressed beautifully and a smile on her face. She was always friendly and in a good mood and I enjoyed talking with her, she will be missed. May her memory be for a blessing!

Lisa’s Boutique
March 25, 2026
Will miss you very much Sis! You were the best sister any brother could wish for. May you rest in peace! Love you!

Dennis Tucker
March 25, 2026
Elaine was an example of sweetness
and courage. Elaine will be missed
Biff and Carol Tucker

Stuart Tucker
March 25, 2026
We were so blessed to have known Elaine and Mel. We pray for peace and comfort for all of her family and friends. She will be missed by many, but her memory will live on.
Rest in peace Elaine!

Debra Midolo
March 25, 2026
May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Thinking of you all and sending our ❤️

John and Julie Spanton
March 25, 2026
I am so very sorry for your loss ... Elaine was truly the best! May she rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing.
My love and best to all .... Sheryl Tucker

Sheryl Tucker
March 25, 2026
Elaine will be greatly missed. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I will always remember her kindness to everyone.
I feel lucky to have known Elaine.
Wishing you all comfort and peace in the days ahead.

Sharee Levinson
March 26, 2026
To the sweetest and best sister anyone should be proud to have. I will miss our dinners and hearing about all your activities that I couldn't even keep up with. I will miss out daily texts and phone calls but your memory will always live with me. Love you...may your memory be our blessing.

Steve Tucker
March 26, 2026
It was an honor to have known Elaine and Mel through high school and these later years..a beautiful person inside and out and an amazing friend to many. She will be greatly missed. Wishing you all peace and comfort.
R.I.P. my beautiful friend…

Jackie Burnstein
March 26, 2026
Sending my condolences and thoughts and prayers on yr loss of your mom and Aunt Elaine.
So many memories of when we were growing up and the dinners at yr house..
Our family has been thru much pain and sorrow. She will always be remembered.
Rest in peace!

Beth Gillfillan
March 27, 2026
My sincere condolences to you, Steven and Dennis as well as all of Elaine's beautiful family. The ceremony was a tribute to a truly delightful person who unfortunately I had not seen for too many years. The delight of Elaine's legacy was shown through merely listening to her very close and loving family. May Elaine rest in peace.

Gary Tucker
March 27, 2026
When we moved into our Lake+House apartment, Elaine and Mel were the first to welcome us, bringing us a coffee cake to enjoy in our new apartment. We enjoyed our many interactions with both of them and later with Elaine. We often met Elaine in the garage, where we shared stories and caught up with happenings. We miss seeing Elaine's car in her parking space and it is an ever present reminder of her lively spirit and graciousness.

Phil and Dori Wolgel
March 27, 2026
Elaine was such a friendly upbeat woman. I knew her from SWEL! Always a smile on her face!
May her memory be a blessing!

Fran Eres
March 27, 2026
Our deepest condolences to all that knew and loved Elaine.
Len and I had the pleasure of seeing her and Mel 11 yrs.ago when we were in Chicago.
Since then, we texted on occasion.
Being cousins,but being 12 yrs.apart made a world of difference when we were kids. But I'm so glad that we reconnected a few yrs.ago.
Sincerely, Cousin Pam,and Len.

Pam and Len Rothmann
March 27, 2026
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Barbara 8;47 727 4175
March 27, 2026
We heard of Elanes passing, very sorry to hear this news
Sending our condolences to the entire family

Stan and Fran Tucker

Stan Tucker
March 28, 2026