Celia “Ricki” Elbaum

November 14th, 2025

I knew Ricki when we lived in Deerfield and attended Moriah Synagogue. My son Yoav, and Dan are good friends. May Ricki’s memory be for a blessing to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

~Stuart Kaufman
~Friend, Seattle, Washington

November 13th, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Elbaum family. While I did not have the good fortune to have known Ricki Elbaum personally, it is clear what a tremendous person she was, not only through her service and contributions to her community and those around her, but also in the beautiful family that she created. May her memory always be a blessing, and may your special memories bring you much comfort.

~Danielle Holden
~Family friend, coworker to son Dave ,and teacher to granddaughter Madelyn, northbrook

November 13th, 2025

My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family at this time.

~Maria Vasquez
~Coworker to Daughter, Bensenville, Il

November 13th, 2025

So very sorry for your loss; may all of your loving memories help you through this difficult time

~Caryn Chemers
~Acquaintance, Wheeling, IL

November 13th, 2025

Ran into Ricki, Phillip, Lysee and Henry by coincidence on a shabbat last year in front of the restored train station across fromThe. Chan Theater. Ricki recognized me from a distance and was so happy to be in Israel. We talked for a while and caught up. Ricki did all the talking. She was so happy. Everyone looked great! I did not realize that may have been her last trip to Israel which she loved and supported so much!! I felt honored and touched to meet them . May her memory be a blessing for all.
She will truly be missed. ת נ צ ב ה .

~Neil Eisenstadt
~Son In Law’s Brother, NITZANEI OZ, ISRAEL

November 13th, 2025

I have so many fond memories and ran into her walking in the neighborhood over the summer.

My deepest condolences to Phil, Susie, Dan, David and the rest of the family.

~Aaron, Melissa, Natalie and Hallie Weisman
~friend of family, Deerfield

November 13th, 2025

Ricki has always been kind to me, with a friendly smile and a warm hello. When I lived in Briarwood Vista, I would see Phil and Ricki every Saturday afternoon walking through the neighborhood, and it became a regular occurrence. Now, if I still lived in the neighborhood and looked out my window, someone would be missing. We will all miss Ricki, an incredible person.

~larry goldsmith
~friend, highland park il

November 13th, 2025

We are so very sorry for your loss, my you always have the fondest memories of you mom.

~Sandy & Jerry Weinberg
~Friend, Mt Prospect, Il

November 12th, 2025

My sincere condolences.
May Celia’s legacy live on through her wonderful family.

~Caryn Rosen Adelman
~Friend of family, Winnetka, Illinois