Mary M. Amthor
1924 – 2013
Agency, Missouri

Mary M. Amthor, the daughter of Elza Ross and Myrtle Viola (Batey) Janes was born September 29, 1924, in Watson, Missouri. She graduated from Watson High School and attended Superior Beauty Academy, graduating with her beautician’s license.

On November 11, 1943, Mary was united in marriage to James R. Amthor. To this union, a daughter, Vicki, was born. In 1956, Mary and James opened Amthor Beauty and Barber Shop, in Rock Port, Missouri. They were happily married for 57 years. James passed away October 31, 2000. Mary passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, at a health care facility in Gower, Missouri, at the age of 88 surrounded by her family.

Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church, Rock Port, a charter member of the Rock Port Golf and Country Club and a 50 year member of the Rock Port Chapter # 440, Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the two gallon club at the local blood bank and was a member of the Sweet Adelines. Mary was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing softball, golf, bowling, water skiing and boating. She loved watching her daughter, Vicki, at Rock Port Blue Jay sporting events. She carried that pride with her as she cheered for her grandson’s team, the Mid-Buchanan Dragons and continued being an avid Mizzou fan. Mary always kept active by sewing, making crafts, creating stained glass, making flower arrangements and designing jewelry trees. She loved jewelry and bling, always making everything and everyone sparkle.

Mary was the happiest when she was entertaining with good food, humor, valued wisdom and often a water fight. She defined the words “family” and “mother” by her living example of faith and caring. She dearly loved her family and friends and will be missed by many.

Besides her parents and husband, James, Mary was preceded in death by brother, Elza Ross Janes and wife, Opal; brothers-in-law, Richard Amthor and wife, Alice, and Charles Amthor; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Amthor. Survivors include daughter Vicki Rennae Kline and husband, John W., Agency, Missouri; grandson, Steven Amthor Kline and wife, Jodie; extended family, Cheryl and Ian Rosenauer; great-grandchildren, Reid, Trinity and Brody; brother, David Stastny; brothers-in-law, Bill Amthor and wife, Bev, and Joe Amthor and wife, Jane; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.
Interment: High Creek Cemetery, Watson, Missouri.
There is no scheduled family visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Agency United Methodist Church or Second Harvest Food Bank.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port.