Neils Stephen Kaptain
November 3, 1975 ~ March 23, 2020
Neils Stephen Kaptain, 44, Indianapolis, passed away March 23, 2020, as a result of a tragic accident. Neils was born November 3, 1975, in Indianapolis, to Arnold and Carolyn (Messick) Kaptain, who survive.
Neils attended Lutheran High School and graduated from Emmerich Manual High School. He worked in various construction jobs through the years. Neils was a people person and was never lacking for friends. He loved bicycles, fashion, and was always interested in looking his best. Neils will be fondly remembered by his loving family for his big grin and his free spirit.
Survivors include his parents, Carolyn and Arnold Kaptain; daughters, Chloe Kaptain, Zeya Gill, and Alicia Russell; half-brother, Darrin Cronkhite; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private family service will be held on Thursday afternoon, March 26, 2020, at the O’Riley Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Those wishing to participate in Neils’ funeral by watching the service are welcome to do so on the O’Riley Funeral Home YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCrxmCV_sXzQnNTp490g5yCQ.
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Arnie, Carolyn, Chloe…. I’m sooo terribly sorry for your families loss!!! May god bless Neils and all of you and I’m praying that he will comfort you and ease your pain…. my heart breaks for you Gary Brownlee and family
Carolyn, Arnie and dear Chloe, I am so sorry for the loss of your son and father. My heart goes out to all of you. Sending you prayers. Love-Nicci Annen
Aunt Caroline and Uncle Arnie, I am so sorry to hear about Neils! We are praying for you and your family as you are dealing with this difficult time. We love you and if you need anything please let us know.
Rest in peace, Neils. We took different paths, but I can hardly remember a day between 1994 and 1996 not spent running around with you. Your eclectic taste in music, fashion, and culture have influenced me ever since, and I still wear the leather Dockers belt you traded me because you cracked my car windshield. Sincerely, Scott Lomax
Neils – the last time I really remember us was before I left for college. My big brother Brent (Twink as a lot of his friends called him) had been dead for 2 years at this point. I see Neils walking down Bakemeyer to our house and I laughed, you never knew when Neils would just show up. He hugged me and told me “if anyone fucks with you while you are at college, you let me know, people die everyday”. It was a laughable moment, but if you knew Neils, you knew he was serious. I had seen Neils a few times after that, but I lost touch and I wish I hadn’t. Love Always. Rest Easy Neils.
Neils you were my big brothers bestfriend and so many childhood memories were with you and our Brenty. I loved you so much as a little girl. Wish I could tell you goodbye. I hope you’re up there with Brent again.
Rest Well Brother All is well -S. Sloan
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Arnie, Carolyn, Chloe, and Darren, My heart breaks in two for you all. Wish I could be with you. Please know how much love Richard had for you all. Neils was very special to him also. I love you so much. My memory always takes me back to our trip to West Virginia. Didn’t Neils find a turtle on the trip? what lovely memories we all made together. I am here if you need me. Lanski
Carolyn, Arnie and Chloe, I am so sorry to hear of Neils passing. I will remember all of you in my prayers. I wish I could be with you and give you a big hug!
Will miss your bright smile, Neils! Will see you again in heaven. I rest knowing you are with The LORD. I love you, fly high!!
Arnie, Carolyn, Cloe and Darrin, You have been such a huge part of my life and my heart truly goes out to you. Niels was my best friend for a good 3 years or so. We had some amazing times. I can’t tell you how many times he has been on my mind since those days. He was like my little brother. WISH YOU WERE HERE BROTHER, WISH YOU WERE HERE! Brian Brownlee
Carolyn, Arnie, and Chloe, I am so very sorry to hear the sad news. I can’t imagine what you are going through and our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember Neils as a little boy when you brought him into the senior center. I am giving you all a virtual hug.
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Neils, I remember when we met one summer day across the street from my parents house on Pennsylvania St at the old school house. We were probably 11 or 12 years old. You and another guy were skateboarding So I grabbed my board and ran over to meet you guys. From that day we were hanging all summer until I went back to GA for the school season. I would come back every summer for several years and we’ed hook up, skate and ride bikes everywhere. We built ramps and rail slides out front of your parents and mine. We had so much fun! I know I haven’t seen or heard from you in 20+ years but it seems like last summer we were hanging out! It was so much fun I miss those days! We will ride and skate again someday in heaven. Rest In Peace Buddy!
Sending you my love today Neils, give Brent a hug for me❤️ I miss you both.