March 14, 1961 ~ July 20, 2016
James Michael Mappes, 55, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was born in Beech Grove, IN on March 14, 1961 to Bernard Charles and Lois Smith Mappes. James was a graduate of Ball State University and worked as the Physical Education Director at the Indiana Girls’ School for 30 years before his retirement. He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother; daughters, Carly and Markie Mappes; sisters, Sharon Swhear (John), Debbie Watkins (Steve), Dianne Williams (Chuck); brothers, Mark Mappes (Karen), Nick Mappes (Joyce), Michael Mappes (Cindy); 17 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Roch Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Rd., Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN 46250 or St. Roch Church Memorial Fund, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.
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Dear Mappes Family: I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Jim, especially from our days at St. Roch. We spent a lot of time together – mostly wrestling, playing football and participating in some other mischevious junior high type of stuff. Your family is in my prayers. Rob
Lois and family, We send our sympathy to you on your loss of Jim. It seems like yesterday when all you kids were in school together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless. Richard, Carolyn and Meisberger Family
So sorry to hear. I worked with Jim at IJCF. He was always smiling and joking. Always kind. Sending prayers to the family.
RIP Dad <3
Miss you more than anything, Dad. <3
For Carly and Markie
With all my love forever and ever.
July 20, 2017