Natalie Edith Hollender

Natalie Hollender, age 90, of Republic, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Illinois. In 1954, Natalie married the love of her life, Frank Hollender, and together they raised three children in Blue Island, Illinois. In 1978, they moved to Anaheim Hills, California, where Natalie lived for more than four decades before relocating to Republic, Missouri, in 2020 to be closer to family.
Natalie had an energetic spirit and a love for life that never faded. She enjoyed shopping, dining out, and was always on the go-living every day to the fullest. In recent years, she especially cherished her time at the Republic Senior Center, where she made new friends and remained active in the community.
She is survived by her three children: Judy Vellegas, Craig (Wendy) Hollender, and Scott (Raquel) Hollender; grandchildren: Jenny Stone, Ethan Hollender, Aaron (Brooke) Hollender, Joshua (Savannah) Hollender, and Joel Hollender; great-grandchildren: Hailey (Brian) Davidson, Braden Stone, Liam Fabrici, Hudson Hollender, and Falyn Stone; and great-great-grandchildren: Kristopher Davidson, Taytum Davidson, Skylar Davidson, and Decklan Davidson.
Natalie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Hollender; her mother, Ruth Bergbauer; and her brother, Donald Fredette.
Private services will be held.