James Michael Mappes

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.