Norma Gene Amer

Norma Gene Amer, age 93, of Kansas City, MO; formerly of Brookfield, MO; passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 31, 2023 at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City, MO. Norma Gene daughter of James Pleasant and Bertie Ellen (Bowlen) Cooper, was born on June 24, 1929 in Carrollton, MO. On April 28, 1946, Norma married Glynn F. Amer in Carrollton, MO. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1990. Norma was a past member of the Eastern Star, and Linn County Republican Women’s Committee. Norma was a very religious person and was proud to serve God. Over the years she attended several churches in the area. She enjoyed sharing her faith through devotions, reading scripture, and singing. She loved to keep busy cooking, gardening, painting, and antiquing. Norma even taught painting lessons and had worked for Bowden Studio in Brookfield doing oil painting. Norma had a green thumb for gardening. If it would grow, she would raise it. Everything from tomatoes to strawberries. Norma loved spending time with her family, and she will be dearly missed by them. Norma is survived by her one son, Michael Amer (Anne) from Masterton, New Zealand; four grandchildren, Michele Amer Oliver, Ward Amer (Jennifer), Ashley Howard, Marc Amer (Tammy), Lori Ronchetto-Carnes (Sam); eleven great grandchildren, Austin Ronchetto, Gretchen Ronchetto, Emily Amer, Paris Amer, Tayln Howard Stinson, Grant, Celeste, Adam, Samuel, Paige, and Joshua; many great-great grandchildren, two sisters, Brenda Totty and Lorna Woodside; two brothers, James (Jay) Cooper, and Carl Cooper; a daughter-in-law, Judy Trueblood; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glynn Amer; two sons, Glynn Allan Amer and Jack Franklin Amer; one daughter, Penelope (Penny) Howard; one great-grandchild; one sister, Kathleen Carter; two brothers, Earl Cooper and Larry Cooper. Funeral services will be held at Rhodes Funeral Home in Brookfield, MO; at 11:00 am. Wednesday, April 5, 2023 with Reverend Sue Lambert officiating. Burial will be in Wyandotte Cemetery, Bucklin, MO. Visitation will be held at Rhodes Funeral Home in Brookfield, MO; Wednesday, April 5, 2023, with family receiving friends from 10:00 am. until the time of the service at 11:00 am. Services are under the direction of Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield, MO. Memorial contributions are suggested to Wyandotte Cemetery Association and can be left at or mailed to Darla Noah, P.O. Box 325, Bucklin, MO. 64631 or Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO. 64628. Online condolences can be made at www.rhodesfh.com

Norma Gene Amer

June 24, 1929 - March 31, 2023