Imelda Ungs
April 11, 1926 ~ June 14, 2013
Imelda R. Ungs, age 87, formerly of New Hampton, passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013 at Villa St. Joseph in Overland Park, Kansas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph Center in New Hampton with Father Carl Schmitt celebrating.
Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Andrew Ungs, Angela Morgan, Abigail Buchwach, Allison Buchwach, Jason Morgan and Kenneth Buchwach as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Funeral arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton
Imelda Rose Ungs was born April 11, 1926 in St. Lucas, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Teresa Hackman Ott, where she was baptized and later confirmed in the Catholic faith. She received her education at St. Luke’s School in St. Lucas, Iowa. She was married in 1948 to Reynold Ungs in Little Turkey. The couple made their home in Protivin, Iowa and had two children, Norma and Duane. Sadly their life together was cut short by Reynold’s untimely passing in 1954.
Imelda raised her two children in New Hampton working at the Sweet Shop, IGA grocery and began work in 1972 at Sara Lee. Her foremost goal was to provide a good life for her kids, but she always made time for St. Mary’s Church and the Rosary Society. She liked playing cards, baking, gardening, reading and playing the slot machines at the boat. And she loved a good laugh.
Mel always tried to do the right thing and treat others with respect. These and many other good qualities were passed on to her children. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include daughter, Norma (Ken) Buchwach of Leawood, Kansas and son, Duane (Jane) Ungs of Lansing, Iowa; four grandchildren, Angela (Jason) Morgan, Andrew Ungs, Abby and Allison Buchwach; and two great-grandchildren, Macy and Asher Morgan. Mel is survived by her sister, Loretta Drewelow of Waterloo, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Arnold, Arthur, Albert, Alfred, Alvin, Joseph and Jerome, and two sisters, Margaret Williams and Adelia Coburn.
The family sincerely thanks the staff at Villa St. Joseph for their kindness, care and vigilance.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Imelda was a beautiful, kind, caring lady. Many good memories. love, (cousin) Lorraine Hackman Wilhelms and family.
Duals ,Jane and family ,just letting you know that Bob and I are thinking of you today.We will not be able to make the services,but we are sending our condolences. Bob and Sharon
Just heard the news, Norma and Duane. We are at our son’s wedding in colorado and want you to know how much our entire family loved Mel. She was such a strong and loving lady in spite of life’s adversities. I remember many afternoons playing euchre with Mel, Mom, and Edna. She was delivering meals on wheels to people much younger for manny tears. She was an inspiration to all of us. She is now at peace, which she so richly deserved. In God’s love, Linda Lentz Mack
Norma Jean and Duals, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was always so nice to me even when I did not deserve it. I have many fond mermories of her. She was what being a mother was all about. She will be missed. Love, Dale Rogers
So sorry to hear of your loss…your Mom was always so pleasant and had such a great smile! God bless you all.
So sorry to hear about your mom Duals….I remember working with her at Sara Lee..she was always smiling. Prayers and sympathy to you and your family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mel was a awesome lady with a beautiful heart and a great smile. Worked many hours with her on the pie line. Darlene Mai
I loved ‘The German Lady’ dearly. She was my second Mom. I know her family will miss her. XOXO Marlene Garnant
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mel. We worked with her at Sara Lee and will always remember her with a smile. She will be greatly missed. Glen and Jo Nosbisch
Imelda will be missed here at Villa Saint Joseph. She was a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Blessings, Kim Scraggs (Chaplain)
DAVE AND MARGE MAYO lit a candle in memory of Imelda R. Ungs
OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE UNGS FAMILY AT THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE MEL. WORKED WITH MEL AT SARA LEE AND SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND.GOD BE WITH YOU
You have our sympathy for the loss of your mother and grandmother. We have many fond memories of our time with Mel at Sara Lee. Her sense of humor and infectious laughter always made working with her enjoyable and fun. Cherish your memories! Joe and Sharon Haskovec