Natalie G. Hamburg Obituary (1931 - 2013)

Natalie G. Hamburg, 81, of Mission, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be at 1:30pm Sunday, May 19, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association. Natalie was born June 23, 1931, in Brockton MA, the daughter of William and Leona (Halper) Reservitz. She was a graduate of Brockton High School and Bryant College, Providence, RI where she graduated second in her class. Natalie was an Avon representative and District Manager for nearly 30 years, and won many awards, including: Circle of Excellence as Manager and several trips to Europe and Japan. She was a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, its Sisterhood, Brandeis University Women’s Committee and the National Council of Jewish Women. Natalie was a wonderful cook, baker and enjoyed bridge and Mah-Jong with her longtime friends. She was a top notch Cub Scout Den mother with a very successful Pack. She is survived by her husband, Alan Hamburg, of the home, with whom she celebrated their 60th anniversary on May 3rd; son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Mitchell S. and Lisa Hamburg, Leawood, KS; daughter and son-in-law: Ellen S. and Mark Oster, New Rochelle, NY; brothers and sisters-in-law: Dr. George and Phyllis Reservitz and Edward and Rochelle Reservitz; grandchildren to whom she was a great “Nana”: Jessica, Daniel, Shayna and Carolyn Hamburg, and Amy and Robyn Oster. Nieces and nephews also survive. The family wishes to thank her caregivers, Ann Murrell and staff for the wonderful care they gave to her.