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JoMay Unger

1938 - 2022

BORN

1938

DIED

2022

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The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory

101 Sixth Avenue East

Polson, Montana

JoMay Unger Obituary

JoMay (Mellinger) Unger

Polson - JoMay (Mellinger) Unger, age 84, passed away March 2, 2022 at Polson Health and Rehab. JoMay was born January 26, 1938 in Hamilton, MT to Ted and Alice (Shields) Mellinger and joined one sister Shirley.

The family moved to Deer Lodge, MT in 1943 and Thompson Falls, MT in 1948. She graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1956.

As a life long Griz fan, she followed her dad's footsteps and attended the University of Montana and graduated in 1960.

JoMay married Edward R. Unger on November 13, 1960 in Thompson Falls MT and they had five children. They were married for 57 years. JoMay and Ed made their home on a ranch west of Pablo. She was active in the Lutheran Church, Home Demonstration Club, PTA, 4-H and a supporter of activities her kids participated in. She was known as the "Card Lady" in her later years for the many cards she made and sent.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ted and Alice Mellinger, sister Shirley Dustin, husband Edward and infant son Leonard.

She is survived by her children, Kathryn Cutting, Janet (Gary) Reynolds, Vernon Unger (Terri Cleveland) and David Unger; seven grandchildren, Bethany Limov, Kimberly (Nicholas) Garcia, Christopher (Sarah) Cutting, Rachael Reynolds, Zachary Reynolds, Hope Unger and Kaleb Unger; five great grandchildren, Thomas, Ryland, Robert and Kennedy Limov and Kyler Cutting.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday March 11, 2022 at 11:00 am, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kyle Whaley officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson, MT. Memorials can be made to Cheerful Hearts Inc. PO Box 688 Polson, MT 59860 or Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 1608 2nd St West, Polson, MT 59860. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

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Published by Missoulian from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2022.

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Pete and Karen Reum

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David and all of the family. Thinking of you and glad that I knew your mom and that we were able to share a little part of yours and your mom's life. Blessings to all of you. Pete and Karen, Lisa Reum Thorsrud and family

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