Jean Ungar

Having met her husband, Bob, after her family moved two houses away, they built a life of love and joy. A lover of photography and nature, Jean saw the beauty in enjoyment of nature. Whether she was behind the lens of a camera near water or in the woods, Jean was adept at capturing moments that spoke to her heart. This was never more present than her yearly trips to Door County, Wisconsin with Bob and their dogs. Dogs always held a special place in both Bob and Jean’s hearts, and they always made it a priority to have the comfort of one in their home together. A gentle woman with a kind heart who left an impression on everyone she met, Jean will be deeply missed by all.

Born August 5, 1941, to the late Fred Nowak and the late Ada Nowak (nee Klemz) in Chicago, she was the beloved wife of 63 years of Bob Ungar. Cherished sister of Donald Nowak and the late Johnny Nowak; adored aunt of Frank, Melissa, Emily, and Jessica; dear niece of the late Irene Ehle, the late Alice Larak, the late Adele Skoog, the late Walter (Emily) Klemz, the late Ray (Millie) Klemz, the late Ed Klemz, and the late Carl Klemz, the late Eleanor Lucksinger, the late Tom (Mabel) Nowak and the late George (Millie) Nowak; fond cousin of Geri, the late Linda, the late Eileen, the late Elaine, the late Tom Jr., Judy, Lona, Sue, the late Greg, Ralph, and the late Dick; and friend of many.

Visitation Monday, November 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 with Funeral Service beginning at 11 a.m. Entombment Ridgewood Memorial Park, 9900 North Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines. For more information, please call (847) 824-5155.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory can be made to St. Andrews Lutheran Church - https://www.standrewsparkridge.org/give-online/