Elaine M. Goode

Elaine M. Goode (née Golden), 80, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Loving mother of Tracy (Rod) Loewenthal and Jodi (Kirk) Goode Fox; cherished grandmother of Greta, Esther, and Jamie; beloved sister of Marty (the late Dena) Golden; adored aunt of Lisa (the late Craig) Kruman and Eric Golden, and the late Laurie Lichter and the late Susan Lichter; devoted companion of Ken Kruss; treasured great-aunt and dear friend to many. Elaine was known for her warmth, wisdom, and wit, as well as her beautiful smile. She loved spending time with friends (usually with a glass of white wine), going to the movies (always with popcorn), and above all, being with her grandchildren (and giving then each a good ketzel). Memorial donations in her memory may be made to: Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation, www.amyisrael.org, Jewish United Fund, www.juf.org or Propel a Cure for Crohn’s Deisease, www.propelacure.org. Chapel service, Sunday, January 4, 2026; 2:30 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment to follow at Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to view the service, shiva information and to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

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Service Information

Service : Sunday, January 4th at 2:30 pm
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service -Shalom Memorial Funeral Home

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights