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Memories and Condolences
for Natalie Manbeck
Craig Mealman
March 15, 2024
Carol and Phil, as this time of year arrives, it feels like you are extended family. Our lives intersected through work for many decades, and friendship grows over time as those milestones occur. I remember your daughter in the NCE demonstration school, Carol's assisting me with my literature review search for my dissertation, interacting with Phil as a faculty member, and meeting Natalie when she worked for the President and as she pursued her passion for teaching and learning. I recall the meeting where she was invited to join the ABS faculty, and she immediately made an impact. Memories surface in all the ways that she influenced my life as an educator and as another person who is growing and changing through diverse experiences. She would marvel and rejoice now at the incredibly diverse students and passions that they bring to NLU-ABS. Hope this time of year brings you peace and joy for her life. Craig
DEBORAH OREILLY
March 17, 2023
What a wonderful and strong woman, diplomatic and kind in everything she said. I cannot believe 6 years have gone by since her untimely death. Natalie is not forgotten.
Craig Mealman
March 15, 2023
Each time I refer to an ABS course (the NLU program Natalie devoted her life to) I see her influence; her contributions are many. I am reviewing Adult Development and Learning, a course that I shared responsibilities with her. While she approached the course from human growth and personality awareness and learning styles, I appreciated and expanded my knowledge from our interactions and her expertise. I remember her this year, once again as I reflect on the subject matter, and her passions for the student learning. Her students adored her.
Craig Mealman
March 15, 2022
I was reminded last Sunday about Natalie's thoughtfulness. During the Fall 2015, I talked with Natalie frequently, and at times she was cleaning out her office in our NLU Skokie Campus since the campus was relating the Campus operations to the other regional centers. She was combing through her files and sent me quite a few over a period of weeks. Many of them contained historical records of the Applied Behavioral Sciences Department, and all of them included personal notes about the contents. One was a journal article that she knew I would understand the context about the research study. I also came across her doctoral dissertation where I had served as a member of her committee. I was looking for a citation, and decided to re-read the summary of her findings. She so cherished her students and invested time in her colleagues. She left an amazing legacy influencing the lives of students, faculty and staff at NLU. Her experience and voice can still surface since she was a strong advocate for the students and the curriculum-program that served them.
Craig Mealman
March 17, 2021
Words fall short of expressing all the ways that Natalie influenced my life as a colleague and friend. She is missed and I carry her joy with me.
DEBORAH OREILLY
March 15, 2020
It is hard to believe that 3 years have passed. I miss Natalie so much and remember her beautiful voice and laugh. Every time I see anything aqua, I remember that was her favorite color.
April 5, 2016
Sincerest condolences to Frank and Erin Manbeck and family. Neighbors Myrah, Rosie and I, met Natalie in 2015/Summer. We are saddened at the loss of Natalie, but grateful for her many wonderful and impressive life-time contributions. We pray for the family's comfort at this difficult time of loss. Sincerely, Liz, Myrah, Rosie, (Karen's neighbors,e.g., Erin's Mom).
Ewa & Malgorzata Haptas
April 3, 2016
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. For us Dr. Natalie Manbeck was one of the best professors we had honors to learn from. She was full of energy, understanding and care. She was believing and supporting us while we were obtaining our BA and MS degrees at NLU. We will miss her tremendously, but she will remain in our hearts forever as our mentor and friend.
With deepest sympathy,
Ewa and Malgorzata Haptas
Gail Broadhurst
April 1, 2016
I was so glad I got to spend some time with Natalie at Kelley's graduation last year. It was the first time I had met her son and his family. The children are beautiful, just like her. I always admired her education/profession. She told some wonderful stories about her sabbaticals and most recent vacations. RIP sweet girl. xoxo
April 1, 2016
Tho the loss of our loved ones is always difficult, we rejoice in memories of those who leave us too soon. Natalie was always a lover of life and learning. She shared her knowledge of
learning with so many, not only in thru heracclaimed carreer, but thru living her life. I recently heard someone say how travel is knowledge. How fitting,as Natalie loved to travel and shared this knowledge throgjout her life with Frank. The knowledge and bond of those trips with forever be passed to his children & their family as they go forward in life.
Natalie, may you find peace in your travels beyond. You will be missed by many..
Lov,
Aunt cubby
Deane Manbeck
March 31, 2016
We share in the grief and loss at Natalie's death and in the joy and appreciation of her life. Natalie, a caring woman, touched and enriched the lives of many people from several countries, ages, and stages in life.
Natalie was in and out of Deane's life for almost 67 years; in and out of Connie's since 1960.
Two lines of the Blessing for Easter by Ruth Burgess used at a Sunrise Service last Sunday is meaningful:
"The way ahead is unknown. It will always be like that.
But having danced in the light we will look for glory everywhere."
Uncle Deane and Connie
Craig Mealman
March 31, 2016
My heart feels sadness as well as joy at this moment for Natalie. Natalie's National Louis University family mourns her passing and will miss her presence, her contributions and her passion for interacting and encouraging students in learning and growth. Natalie focused her energy around student access to learning and to personal and professional growth based on students' unique learning strengths. I had the honor and pleasure of working alongside Natalie for nearly 30 years. I felt pure joy each time I heard her voice and observed her smile. She is missed and remembered for her love and joy in learning. My condolences to Carol and Phil and other family members. Her colleague and friend,
Patricia Gort
March 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Natalie Manbeck. I had the privilege of seeing Natalie at NLU's library and on campus and working with her sister, Carol Moulden, for many years. Bless you all.
Fray Family
March 29, 2016
We are lucky to have known Natalie over the years. She brought us Frank, a strong character, fun upstanding gentleman to our extended family. Natalie often shared little side stories about Frank's upbringing and childhood. You could certainly sense the positive influence she had on him. Albeit we did not see Natalie often, she was truly enthralled about family, Frank and Erin, and her grandchildren. Our family sends our sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Manbeck and Gidcumb families. We will miss Natalie and will forever cherish the fond memories of her.
The Lather Family
March 28, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of your loss Frank. We are thinking of you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lucia Ciccioli
March 28, 2016
I met Natalie in 1996, when I was an exchange student in the U.S. She was the first American person I spoke to when I arrived. She was a wonderful ambassador to her country and to AFS.
I will never forget her kindness, her gentle voice, her ability to listen with a smile.
I felt welcome in her house and my memories in America are full of lovely Natalie.
I was truly saddened to find out about her passing.
Rest in peace, dearest Natalie.
Love
Lucia
João Marcos Malucelli
March 28, 2016
Que triste notícia. A Natalie deixou um rastro perfumado nas estradas brasileiras por onde passou!
Que Deus a tenha e conforte sua família!
Juci Kadlec
March 27, 2016
You will always be in my prayers...
Juci Kadlec & família
March 27, 2016
Boas lembranças e saudades de sua família no Brasil!
Deborah O'Reilly
March 26, 2016
Life was far too short for Natalie but she lived it so well. My heart is heavy for my friends Carol and Phil. I am sad we have lost this extraordinary woman too early. I will miss a friend I could always count upon. --Debbie
Gary French
March 26, 2016
We are saddened to hear the news of loosing your mother. May the fond memories of your mom comfort you in these trying days. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love, Doc and Annette
Tom and Tracy Leach
March 26, 2016
So sorry for your loss Frank. While we never had a chance to meet you mom, she sounds like an amazing person who touched many, many lives, and that you and your family brought her much joy! Our thought and prayers are with you.
Chris & Nikki French
March 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
Johanna Riguet
March 25, 2016
My family and i Want to testify to you and your family our affection
Nathalie sas a true friend
She Will miss me a lot
Paula and Howard Cooke
March 25, 2016
Out deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Blazejewski (Bernard)
March 25, 2016
Dear Frank, my deepest sympathy to you and all your family. I only met your Mom once, but heard many wonderful things about her and how she enriched the lives of both family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with and Erin. God bless you all.
Wim and Geeske van Essen
March 24, 2016
Our sincere condoleances to the family.We have good memories of Natalie during the time we spent with her in the U.S.A. and the Netherlands.
lynn Walsh/Wilfong
March 24, 2016
Sincere sympathy is being sent to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Rob van Essen
March 23, 2016
Thank you for the home away from home, the trips, the visits, the cards, the calls.
Thank you for making my life interesting.
Paul van Essen
March 23, 2016
My sincere condoleances. I have great memories of Natalie of our family visit to the US and her various visits to the Netherlands. She was always curious about new things and wanting to learn from other cultures.
Rob van Essen
March 23, 2016
Thank you for the home away from home, the trips, the visits, the cards, the calls.
Thank you for being like a mom to me.
You will always be remembered.
Cathy Spencer
March 23, 2016
A donation has been made in Natalie's memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Our sincere condolences to the family. Celebrating her life...Boyd and Cathy (McCabe) Spencer.
Jo Byers
March 23, 2016
To the family. I am holding you in the Light so that you can feel her spirit wrapping you in her love.
Norma & Sam LoPresti
March 23, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to Carol & Phil Moulden on the loss of her sister. You gave her a huge amount of support & care during her illness. God bless her & you as well. Norma & Sam LoPresti
Celia Johnson
March 23, 2016
Natalie was a dear friend who will be sincerely missed. We enjoyed sharing our passion for teaching. Natalie was always so positive and always had a smile to share. I always felt happy when we were together.
Arlene and Michael Brennan
March 23, 2016
I met dear Natalie at the Levy Center in Evanston several years ago. I shared her love of dance, education and learning along with many other things. She and I spent many dinners talking about the love she had for her son and daughter-in-law and the joy that her beautiful grandchildren brought her.
She was a dear person and I miss her. My husband, Michael and I offer our condolences and prayers to you, her family. I know she is dancing out there in the stars! Many blessings of healing to all of you.
Arlene and Michael Brennan
Doyla Morales
March 22, 2016
Ms. Manbeck will forever be one of my favorite teacher in my adulthood and God has opened his arms to one of his angels. May Natalie Rest in Peace and may the good Lord continue to bless the rest of the family as he did Natalie.
Pete Fray
March 22, 2016
Franklin, I did not know your Mom well but whenever I saw her she was always smiling. That surely was because she loved her son and grandchildren so much. Losing your mom is a pain that never goes away because moms are special. Just know there's nothing wrong with missing her. Always miss her and remember her because she will ALWAYS be looking down on you and smiling. My heart is with you Franklin. Love you like a brother.
Karen Fray
March 22, 2016
Natalie's passing has left a hole in our hearts. She was part of the Bernard/Fray family as well as the Manbeck family. Her grandchildren loved her so much and will miss spending time with her. Thankfully, she took lots of picture so we can all remember. My deepest sympathies to Carol & Sue as well. We love you all!
Jane Clark
March 21, 2016
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. I enjoyed the times we were together at your family gatherings. She was a special lady.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane and Tom
Denny Hardy
March 21, 2016
Natalie loved her son Frank and was so proud of him and his wife Erin's accomplishments and their children Charlie and Georgia. She loved to talk about her grandchildren and said that she went to every soccer game that Charlie had and loved playing with him and his sister Georgia.
I loved to hear about her travels she made you feel as if you were right there with her.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Michelle Rogers
March 21, 2016
Natalie was always kind to all of us. She was a beautiful person inside and out! Susan and Carol, my heart goes out to you as well as Natalie's children and grandchildren! Love you all!
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