James Robert “Mugs” McGovren, 75, Jasper,

James Robert “Mugs” McGovren, 75, of Jasper, passed away at 9:56 p.m. on April 19, 2025, at home after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was born on June 1, 1949, in Huntingburg to Joseph and Roberta (Fuhs) McGovren.

He married Linda Thewes on July 16, 1983, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana.

He was a 1967 graduate of Jasper High School and then graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Indiana State University.

Jim was an insurance agent and owner of R.J. Fuhs Insurance Agency until his retirement in 2015. He was a long-time member of the Jasper Moose #1175, Knights of Columbus #1584, Jasper Outdoor Recreation, and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #138.

He enjoyed traveling, spending time at Beaver Lake, reading, and following current events.

Jim is survived by his wife, Linda; his brother, John (Susan) McGovren; nephew, Matt (Kelly) McGovren; niece, Shea (Bret Fromm) McGovren; three great-nieces, Reagan, Nora and Ruby; along with Linda’s family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Michael McGovren; and his sister, Maureen McGovren.

Funeral services for Jim “Mugs” McGovren will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with inurnment to follow at a later date in the Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum in Jasper.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the church on Thursday. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dubois County Humane Society, the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, or to the Dubois County Foundation – Jim and Linda McGovren Scholarship Endowment.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.