Mary Westbrock Amor, Age: 67
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Jan 04, 1958---Sep 16, 2025

Mary Westbrock Amor passed away September 16, 2025. Mary had been battling cancer for several years.  

Mary is survived by a beautiful, blended family: husband Dale Messer; children Peggy (Shaun) Amor, Victoria Amor, Ian Amor, Jessica (Bryon) Brooks, and Tim Messer; four grandchildren - Maggie, Clara, Lexie, and Molly;  her sister Michelle (Randy) Hamilton; and her siblings-in-law Karen (Tom) Brouns, Janice (Richard) Watters, Lois (Steven) Thesing, Mary (Kurt) Orth, Rose (Mark) Bankers, and Philip (Wanda) Messer. Mary also leaves behind her honorary-sister Greta O’Brien and her sorority sisters of Beta Sigma Phi.  

Mary lived a life of service, caring for her family with enthusiasm, dedicating her time to her life-long parish Queen of the Holy Rosary and to the Girl Scouts. 

Like all educators, Mary’s legacy spans a wide web of children and families she taught over her career. She adored “her little people” spending much of her career in early childhood and Montessori primary classrooms. More than one family has called Mary “the child whisperer”. She had a gift for helping young children find their way to safely and freely express themselves while nurturing the love for learning natural in all children. Mary earned her teaching degree from Emporia State University and later her Montessori Certification from the Montessori Training Center of St. Louis. 

Visitation (9:30am), Rosary (10:10am), and Funeral Mass (10:30am) will be held at Queen of the Holy Rosary, Monday, September 22, 2025. Luncheon to follow in the Church Hall. Memorial donations are encouraged to The Children’s Garden or Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish.  


Condolences

Marsha Watkins Sep 18, 2025

Peggy Amor is married to my nephew ,High Ridge ,Missouri

“May the cherished memories of your mother bring you comfort, and may the love of family and friends sustain you during this difficult time.”

Kathy Surbaugh Sep 18, 2025

Friend ,Roanoke ,Virginia

Mary was our childcare provider for the first two years of our oldest child’s life. Her kindness, patience, and knowledge were a blessing for us as new parents. My condolences and prayers for the family.

Pete Mugg Sep 18, 2025

Friend ,Sartell ,Minnesota

Dale, To you and your family,I'm so sorry for your loss of Mary. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pete Mugg

Karen Reeves Sep 19, 2025

Sorority sister ,Overland Pard ,Kansas

We were sorority sisters but I also was in high school with Mary. We had a modern class together. At the end of school we had a recital and our dance was the grand finale. We had so much fun. Our sorority times are wonderful memories. Mary was a great sorority sister, wonderful hostess. She loved her family so much. Will miss her. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Event:
Visitation
Location:
Queen of the Holy Rosary
Address:
7023 West 71st Street
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66204
Date:
Sep 22, 2025
Time:
9:30 AM
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Event:
Funeral Mass
Location:
Queen of the Holy Rosary
Address:
7023 West 71st Street
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66204
Date:
Sep 22, 2025
Time:
10:30 AM
Google Map:
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