Our Staff

Chris began working in the funeral service industry when he was 17, during summers and holidays at Leppert Mortuary in Indianapolis. He is a graduate of Xavier University, Worsham College of Mortuary Science, and has been in funeral service since 1992. He was employed by Leppert Mortuary for 12 years, leaving there in 2005 as the general manager. Chris enjoys the funeral service industry and serving the community in their time of need.

Chris, and his wife Mary Beth, purchased the funeral home from Diane and Shawn Gudat in February of 2017. They also own Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. They have two sons, Benjamin and Buddy, who are students at Cathedral High School and Roncalli High School, respectively.

In addition to the day-to-day operation of the funeral home, Chris stays busy in the community. He is a member of the Mooresville Kiwanis Club, and the St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus, and 4th Degree member of the Bishop Chatard Assembly Knights of Columbus. He serves on the Resurrection Garden Committee at SS. Francis & Clare Catholic Church. Chris is a Director at Citizens Bank, which has branches in Morgan, Johnson, Marion, and Hendricks counties.

Chris enjoys traveling with his family and staying active with his membership in Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Mary Beth brings a wealth of knowledge and personality to O'Riley that is much appreciated by the families we are honored to serve. She primarily enjoys working visitations, but also assists with family follow-up, after the service. Mary Beth spends much of her free time volunteering in the community. She serves on the Advisory Board of the United Way of Morgan County and recently finished a three-year term on the school commission at SS Francis & Clare Catholic School, where Ben & Buddy Branson were students. Her hobbies including working out, traveling, reading, and being a very dedicated mom. Mary Beth is always available to assist our families in their time of need.

Shawn Gudat's career in funeral service began in the late 1970s. He carefully and attentively cared for the families that have been guided by O'Riley for years, and now enjoys a more semi-retired status. Shawn continues to work on a regular basis by managing the care center and ensuring that the deceased individuals look their very best for services. Shawn's talents in this respect are exemplary. In his free time, he continues to run triathlons and marathons throughout the United States. Shawn and his wife, Diane, are enjoying a greater ability to travel stateside and internationally. He also greatly enjoys his role as a grandfather.  

Macy Lewis has been in the funeral service industry since 2011, before she even graduated high school. During her clinical work in 2016, Macy began working at our sister funeral home, Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. Macy received an associate degree in mortuary science and funeral service from Ivy Tech in 2017, and was asked to join the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home staff. As a licensed funeral director, Macy takes great pride in helping families honor their loved ones. Macy assists with funeral pre-planning, marketing and community outreach, and our grief support group. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in applied science with a focus in leadership and supervision from Indiana University.

John Stirling, Jr., joined the O’Riley staff in 2021 as one of our dedicated funeral directors. John grew up in the funeral profession, honing his father John Sr. and grandfather Robert Stirling’s skills and dedication to serving families in their time of need. John decided to follow their footsteps and joined them as a funeral director in the Stirling Funeral Home Family Business located in Fountain Square & Acton. In the late 1970s, the Stirlings decided it was time to sell to family business. John Jr. took the opportunity to transform a personal hobby of baseball card collecting into a successful sports specialty shop, Johnny's Sports Nostalgia. In the late 90s, John was approached by Batesville Casket Company. His desire and servant’s heart found him accepting a position with Batesville as a sales representative. The scope of his territory took him over 150 funeral homes in southern Indiana guiding, assisting, and counseling funeral directors. For the last decade, John has been instrumental as funeral director on the southside of Indianapolis and sincerely feels it is an honor to guide families through an important life event. Currently, John spends most of his free time with his six children and 17 grandchildren.

Amber Miller began working at Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home in 2021 as the office administrator. Amber’s strong desire to help others and to grow professionally make her a perfect fit for our staff. She is honored to help families in need, and is especially proud to share personalized touches to honor loved ones, such as the Life Celebration products. A graduate of Decatur Central High School, Amber now resides in Greenwood with her two children. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, outdoor activities like kayaking and camping, movie nights and visiting local attractions with her children.

After serving as a pastor for 45 years, Keith Grove retired in 2019. That same year he began part-time work as a service assistant at both Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory and O’Riley Funeral Home. Keith hopes to be an encouragement to families during their time of bereavement, and knows the funeral industry well, having officiated more than 300 funerals throughout his time in ministry. He is a graduate of Ashland Theological Seminary, where he received a Master of Arts. In 1999, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Faith Christian College in Largo, Florida. Steve has enjoyed being active in the community, and is a past member of Rotary, Kiwanis, and many church boards and committees over the years. Keith resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Teresa. They have three daughters and six grandchildren.

Jim Milharcic began as a service assistant in 2018 at both O’Riley Funeral Home and Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Before joining the funeral home, Jim was a delivery driver for 30 years with Emery Air Freight and 10 years with BMWC Constructors. He graduated from Cathedral High School and received an associate degree in industrial management from Ivy Tech Community College. Jim resides in Indianapolis with his wife of more than 50 years, Joan. They have three children and five grandchildren. Jim is a member of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.

Steve Miller joined the staff at both Carlisle-Branson and O’Riley as a service assistant in 2019. Steve loves interacting with people, sharing kind words of encouragement, and providing a compassionate listening ear. Steve graduated from Jennings County High School and spent most of his career in the shoe industry. He later received a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from IUPUI in 2006. He worked for 10 years in education, mostly with special needs students, prior to joining the funeral home staff. Steve currently resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Kim. They have one son. Steve attends Southwest Church of the Nazarene, where he teaches Sunday School, serves as a board member and volunteers at the food pantry. In his free time, he enjoys gardening and antiquing.

Kevin O'Farrell joined the O'Riley staff in January 2018 after retiring from a 35-year career at Eli Lilly. Kevin grew up in Sacred Heart Parish and graduated from Wood High School. He is one of seven children born to Robert and Julia (Jennings) O'Farrell. Kevin stays active in the community. He is a member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 7431 and past Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree Bishop Chatard Assembly. Kevin has three children and two grandchildren.