James “Jim” Ubel was a loving, witty, and generous husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and
friend. He left the world peacefully on Sunday, February 7th.
He was born to Florian and Dorthy (Scott) Ubel on November 14th, 1937 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the
second of seven children. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Minnesota
completing a Master’s degree in Library Science in 1960. He moved to Southern Illinois in 1966, where
he helped establish the Shawnee Library System for the state of Illinois and was Executive Director until
his retirement in 2000.
Jim was an avid gardener, traveler, and enjoyed road trips to local casinos with his beloved wife Barb and
her family. He spent much of his retirement as a volunteer at the food bank in Murphysboro, IL, and later
the Historical Society of Plymouth, WI. During the last ten years of his life, he enjoyed nothing more
than time spent with his family and friends, especially his great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara. He is survived by his children Mark (Janelle) Ubel
of Jacksonville, FL; Andrea Gavin of Plymouth, WI; Woodson Fuller of Rockton, IL; and Clifton
(Debra) Ubel of Canonsburg, PA; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews. His
stories and sense of humor will be missed by those who knew him well.
At this time no services or visitation will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Plymouth Historical Society or Murphysboro Food
Pantry.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. For online condolences, please
visit www.suchonfh.com.
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