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Vickie Kay Doherty

1942 - 2021

Vickie Kay Doherty obituary, 1942-2021, Indianapolis, IN

BORN

1942

DIED

2021

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Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary

2126 East 71st Street

Indianapolis, Indiana

Vickie Doherty Obituary

Vickie Kay Doherty

Indianapolis - Vickie Kay Doherty, age 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Vickie was born on August 16, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Claude J. Little and Mary K. Falender. She graduated from North Central High School and attended Indiana University. Vickie married James E. Doherty on October 30, 1965.

Vickie was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. She was a former Miss Indiana and represented Indiana in the Miss Universe Pageant. She was a part time writer and published several articles on American Education. Vickie was a full time wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Vickie is survived by her loving husband, James "Jim" Doherty; daughters, Tracy (Daniel) Dippel and Annie Heber; grandchildren, Jacob (David) Stuart, Katharine "Kat" Stuart, Olivia "Livy" Stuart, Benjamin "Ben" Heber, Elisabeth "Lissa" Heber, Anika Dippel and Mason Balmer; and siblings, Cindie Sartino, William (Laura) Little, Becky Little, Daniel (Sheri) Little and Robert (Belinda) Little. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents; and grandmother, Rosalie Klepfer.

A visitation for Vickie will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary, 2126 E. 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220. A mass of christian burial will take place on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4217 N Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star from Jun. 7 to Jun. 8, 2021.

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Bob Galm

June 8, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful friend. Vickie made my high school years better for her humor and support.

Sherran Schmalfeldt

June 8, 2021

Jim and family, so sorry to read of Vickie’s passing. Prayers of comfort for each of you.

Sherran

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary

2126 East 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Jun

10

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St Joan of Arc Catholic Church

4217 N Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN

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2126 East 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220

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