Precious daughters of Doug and Julie (Bartram) Opel
Aug. 15, 1990 – Nov. 24, 2017
Mallory Elizabeth Opel, 27, tragically passed away Nov. 24. She was born Aug. 15, 1990, in Indianapolis to Douglas and Julie (Bartram) Opel, who survive.
Mallory attended St. Mark Catholic School and graduated from Roncalli in 2009. Mallory excelled as an athlete, playing volleyball and basketball for the Rebels. She was employed as an licensed practical nurse for American Senior Communities at Rosewalk Village. Mallory will be fondly remembered as an honest and hard-working person who was fiercely loyal to those she loved and those who loved her. She was a beautiful lady who simply adored being the best mom she could be to her daughter, Camilla Rose. Camilla brought an abundant amount of joy to her life. Mallory enjoyed spending time on the beach, especially in Perdido Key, Fla. Above all, she treasured time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, David Bartram, and her paternal grandmother, Donna (Morgan) Opel. Mallory’s sister, Meredith Grace Opel, also tragically died Nov. 24.
Mallory’s family includes her beloved daughter, Camilla Rose; parents, Doug and Julie Opel; siblings, Morgan and Bryce Opel; maternal grandmother, Janet Bartram; paternal grandparents, Ronald E. and Carol Opel; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Mallory Elizabeth Opel on Friday, Dec. 1, from 3-8 p.m. in Roncalli’s gymnasium. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, in the gym. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Camilla Rose Jackson Educational Trust, c/o Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, which has been entrusted with the arrangements, or to Roncalli. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
March 4, 1997 - November 24, 2017
Meredith Grace Opel, 20, Indianapolis, tragically passed away Nov. 24, 2017. She was born March 4, 1997, in Indianapolis to Douglas and Julie (Bartram) Opel, who survive.
Meredith attended St. Mark Catholic School and graduated from Roncalli in 2015. She was a junior at the University of Southern Indiana, where she was studying sociology and political science as a Presidential Scholar. Meredith was determined to make a difference in the world. She was a free spirit, joyful, adventurous, loyal, goal-oriented and inspiring. Meredith recently studied abroad and loved traveling to 13 countries in Europe, taking in as much as she possibly could. As a student at USI, she became active with campus outreach and greatly enjoyed being a part of the Orlando Project. Meredith will be fondly remembered by her loving family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, David Bartram and her paternal grandmother, Donna (Morgan) Opel. Meredith’s sister, Mallory Elizabeth Opel, also tragically died Nov. 24.
Meredith’s family includes her loving parents, Doug and Julie Opel; siblings, Morgan and Bryce Opel; beloved niece, Camilla Rose; maternal grandmother, Janet Bartram; paternal grandparents, Ronald E. and Carol Opel; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Meredith Grace Opel on Friday, Dec. 1, 3-8 p.m., in Roncalli’s gymnasium. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, in the gym. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Orlando Project, c/o Campus Outreach at the University of Southern Indiana, or to Roncalli. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.