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Natalie G. Hamburg, 81, of Mission, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at her home.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association or Alzheimer’s Association.
Natalie was born June 23, 1931, in Brockton, Mass., the daughter of William and Leona (Halper) Reservitz.
She was a graduate of Brockton High School and Bryant College, Providence, R.I., 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 and baker, and enjoyed bridge and Mah Jongg 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 3; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Mitchell S. and Lisa Hamburg, Leawood; daughter and son-in-law, Ellen S. and Mark Oster, New Rochelle, N.Y.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. George and Phyllis Reservitz and Edward and Rochelle Reservitz; and 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.
Online condolences may be shared at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 11:00 |
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 Leon G. Kusnetzky, 87, of Leawood, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Research Medical Center.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 17, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the charity of one’s choice.
Leon was born in Kansas City, Mo., and was a lifelong area resident. As a youth, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, a society for boys who exemplify leadership qualities and strong moral character.
After serving as an officer and receiving numerous commendations in the United States Army during World War II, Leon earned his doctorate of law from Washington University in St. Louis.
He was an attorney-at-law in the state of Missouri for more than 60 years. Over the years, he was held in high esteem by his community and peers for his service, guidance and selfless dedication. He especially loved traveling, celebrating with family, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Leon was predeceased by his beloved parents; and his sisters, Rose Levitch and Sara Kantor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carol; their children, Laura Morissette, Dan and Anne Kusnetzky, Tom Kusnetzky, Shawn Hall, Sheryl and Marty Rattner, Steve and Diane Carr; and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Online condolences may be shared at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 11:00 |
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 Daniel Herman Waldberg, 51, of Leawood, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at his home.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 17, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
Dan was born in Kansas City, Mo., the son of William and Sharon (Waldridge) Waldberg, and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended Shawnee Mission Schools, graduating from Shawnee Mission East in 1980. He then attended Johnson County Community College.
Dan was a long standing real estate professional, builder and developer throughout the metropolitan area.
He was passionate about boating, trips to the lake, golf and travel.
His real love was spending time with his wife, daughters and family.
Dan is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda (Ashner) Waldberg, and his daughters, Elizabeth and Emily, all of the home; his father, Bill Waldberg and his wife Tina, Kansas City, Kan.; his mother, Sharon Waldberg, Liberty, Mo.; brothers, Ed Waldberg and fiancée Mindi Ellis, Overland Park, Mitch and Pamela Waldberg, Tempe, Ariz.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Barney and Marlene Ashner, Leawood; sisters-in-law, Shari Ashner Boppart, Leawood, and Lindy Ashner and partner Bart Cox, Canyon City, Colo.; brother-in-law, Brett Ashner, Overland Park; nieces and nephew, Paige and Lauren Waldberg and Andrew and Megan Boppart; and many other close relatives.
He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.
Online condolences may be shared at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.
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Thursday, May 16 2013 11:00 |
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 Byron C. Cohen, 72, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Friday, May 10, 2013.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 13, at The Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial at Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family requests contributions to the Charlotte Street Foundation, 1000 W. 25th St., Kansas City, MO 64108 to support Kansas City arts or a charity of one’s choice.
Byron was born Jan. 20, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo. The son of Thomas and Dorothy (Moskovitz) Cohen, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Pembroke Country Day School, then Columbia University in New York City in 1963.
His early career was in real estate development, retiring in the 1980s to follow his love of art.
Passionate about art, Byron devoted much of his time to further our community’s interest in the arts. He began as a member and later president of the Young Friends of Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and was an active board member at the UMKC Gallery of Art. Byron was a founding member and first president of the Contemporary Art Society.
He was instrumental in bringing to Loose Park in Kansas City the “Wrapped Walkways” by Christo. As a pioneer in what is now the Crossroads Art District, Byron opened the Cohen/Berkowitz Gallery in 1994, which then became the Byron C. Cohen Gallery for Contemporary Art.
Byron was a longtime member of Congregation Beth Shalom, member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, and was a member of the Oakwood Country Club. His hobbies included being an avid golfer and an amateur magician.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jordan Cohen.
Byron is survived by his wife of 45 years, Eileen Cohen, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Gaye Cohen, and daughter and son-in-law, Toma and Andy Wolff, all of Mission Hills; grandchildren, Jake, Elliot and Danielle Cohen and Simon and Ava Wolff; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William and Janet Eaglstein, Palo Alto, Calif., Fred and Sue Eaglstein, Jacksonville, Fla., and Robert Levinson, Miami Beach, Fla. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and cousins.
His infectious laugh, sense of humor, sweet disposition and positive attitude will be remembered by all who knew him.
Online condolences may be shared at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.
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