Natalie Yaffe, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 at her residence. She was born on June 24, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Michael and Mollie (Bernstein) Goldstein. Natalie married Dr. Stuart Yaffe in St. Louis on December 21, 1952, and he survives.
Mrs. Yaffe is also survived by her children: Scott (Edie) Yaffe of Millburn, New Jersey and Dr. Kim (Bernie) Schoenburg of Springfield; four grandchildren: Steven and David Yaffe and Sam and Elly Schoenburg; and two sisters: Lois Zerman and Sharon Sosna.
In addition to being a homemaker, Natalie was a dancer and choreographer, with tap being her specialty. She started performing as a teenager, and has said she was born to be on stage. In Springfield, she taught dance exercise classes, at the YWCA and elsewhere, for more than 40 years.
She treasured holidays that brought her family together, and loved being a grandmother.
She was a member of Temple B’rith Sholom, the temple’s Sisterhood and the Springfield Art Association.
The private service can be viewed online by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/events/125583542839917 at 10:00am on Thursday March 18, 2021. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple B’rith Sholom, 1004 South Fourth Street, Springfield, IL 62703, and condolences may be left at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.
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