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Dolores Cikrit Obituary
died unexpectedly on March 23, 2015 while on vacation with her family in Marathon Key, Florida. Dolores is survived by her husband, Joseph Schmit and her daughters, Sara Cikrit Schmit and Anna Cikrit Schmit. She was preceded by her parents James and Florence Cikrit.
Dolores was born on March 7, 1954 in Havre, Montana, grew up in Big Sandy, Montana, and was a graduate of Carroll College, Helena, Montana. She then attended medical school at the University of Colorado, Denver. After medical school she completed a surgery residency with the IU School of Medicine and a vascular fellowship at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri, where she met her husband. At the time of her death, Dolores was a Professor of Surgery with the IU School of Medicine, and the Chief of Surgical Services at the Roudebush VA Medical Center. She was also a partner of the Division of University Vascular Surgery, Indiana School of Medicine.
Dolores was a devoted wife and mother and was deeply admired and respected by a generation of residents and students for her passion in teaching vascular surgery. She will be greatly missed by all in surgery at the VA Medical Center, University Vascular Surgery, IU School of Medicine, and IU Health Methodist. She enjoyed spending free time with her family outdoors at Eagle Creek Park and watching her daughters' favorite movies on Saturday nights. She enjoyed reading, travelling and took trips throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. Dolores will always be fondly remembered by her family, friends, colleagues, students and all who knew her.
Calling will be on April 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd., West Drive, Indianapolis, IN. A memorial service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on April 9 in Saint Monica's Catholic Church, 6131 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN, with visitation starting at 6:00 p.m. A funeral service and burial will take place July 7 in Big Sandy, Montana.
Condolences may be made online at:
www.flannerbuchanan.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Sandy Senior Citizen Center or the Big Sandy United Methodist Church in Montana.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dolores Cikrit
Michael Harl
July 22, 2015
Dr. Cikrit was the reason I chose to be a surgeon. She was the best mentor a student could have had. I suppose I thanked her-but there is no way I could have thanked her enough. I still find myself quoting her in the operating room. Requiem in pace.
May 14, 2015
Jo, Sara, and Anna,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I am praying you feel a sense of peace and comfort through the pain. Have a great trip in Orlando.
Tessa Brown, Southwest Airlines
Ramona Redlin
April 28, 2015
My husband had a ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm last September in Knox, IN and was air lifted to Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Cikrit is the one that saved his life. I will always be grateful for this. I just wish my husband could have met her. We just found out about her passing today when we went for a follow up visit to Indy. This was quite devastating and the staff seemed devastated as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband and family. She'll always have a special place in our hearts and she certainly touched our lives. Heaven received a Beautiful Angel!
Molly and Ken GaleWyrick
April 12, 2015
Dolores was a dear friend from both our days together at Carroll College and the University of Colorado. We will miss her humor, her warmth and her great generosity. May she rest in God's peace.
Michael Doubek,M.D.
April 10, 2015
Delores was so bright and worked so hard at Carroll. As a classmate, I always admired her. I'll pray for her family: they must miss her dearly.
Kim Philipps
April 10, 2015
I knew Delores at Carroll. She was great. Very kind and caring. I am so sorry
Eileen & Bert
April 9, 2015
Joe, Sara and Anna, Delores was a beautiful person and we are truly blessed to have known her. Keeping you and the girls in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
Cindy Henricks Zaffore
April 8, 2015
I remember Dr Cikrit from many years ago at the VA in Indy... a great physician but also a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jennifer (Waygood) Pierce
April 6, 2015
Oh, Joe....My heart just aches for you and your family! You're in my prayers.
Gary Altman
April 6, 2015
My deepest condolences to Joe and the girls. So sorry for your loss.
Ken Smith
April 6, 2015
My thoughts are with you and the girls Joe. Dolores was a great person.
Cindy Vaughn
April 6, 2015
Joe and family....so very sorry for your loss. All my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless you!!!! ¢½¢½¢½¢½
Jason North
April 6, 2015
I am very to sorry to hear of Dolores's passing. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to her husband, Joe, and their daughters.
Condolences to the family,
Jason ("Skippy"), Susan, Katie and Lauren North
Christie and Todd Wright
April 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Joe. You and your family are in our prayers.
Mary Hockaday
April 6, 2015
I remember Dr Cikrit from Wishard and from Winona.Thoughts and prayers for her family. She will be greatly missed.
Shawn Mechelke
April 6, 2015
Joe and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Everet Reddick
April 5, 2015
Joe, you and your family have my deepest condolences.
Mitzi Rogers
April 5, 2015
My thought and prayers goes out to Dr. Cikrits family during this time. I remember her when she was a Resident at Wishard many yrs ago. "RIP" DR. Cikrit.
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