Norma Jean Brooks, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 in Mt. Morris, IL. Norma was born June 1, 1929 to Edward and Florence (Nieman) Koeppel in Iron Mountain, Michigan. She married Wallace "Wally" Brooks on September 5, 1953 in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Norma was the secretary for Faith Lutheran Church in Rochelle for 40 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Edward "Hank" Koeppel; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret "Marge" (Russell) Bergholz and an infant daughter, Kimberly Ann.

Norma is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wally; two children: Mic (Tracy) Brooks of Rochelle and Lynn Brooks Smith of Creston; four grandchildren: Josh (Sarah) Smith, Justin (Andrea) Smith, Chad Brooks and Brooke (Chris Cox) Smith; two great-grandchildren: Tucker Wallace Smith and McKenzie Lynn Smith; sister-in-law, Bev Koeppel, along with several nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M., Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church, 14206 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle. The funeral will follow at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Joy Alsop officiating. Burial will be at Lawnridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Norma's memory to Faith Lutheran Church. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.