Obituary of Michael Cory Dougherty

Bloomington – We have lost a bright, shining, shooting star. The Heavens have gained one of our most beloved. Michael Cory Dougherty, 32, of Bloomington, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Bloomington.

Born December 29, 1984 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Raymond “Mike” and Laura (Beyers) Dougherty. Michael was a 2003 graduate from Bedford North Lawrence High School. He had an associate’s degree and several certifications in I.T. support, and was actively continuing his education.  He was a technician in the I.T. Department at Indiana University. Michael was the best son, brother, grandson, and friend anyone could ever have. He was always available to help those who knew him. He was truly one in a million and will forever be missed.

Survivors include his parents, Mike and Laura Dougherty, of Bedford; a brother, Travis Dougherty, of Bloomington; a sister, Hannah Dougherty, of Bedford; his paternal grandmother, Therese Meehan, of Bedford; his maternal grandfather, Daniel Beyers, of Bedford; aunts, Dana Delphia and husband, Charles, and Ann Weddle, and husband, Jeff, all of Bedford, Beate Treske, of Munich, Germany; an uncle, Russell Meehan, of Jacksonville, FL several cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brandi Dougherty; his paternal grandfather, Leon “Irish” Meehan; his maternal grandmother, Shirley Diane Beyers.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 14th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bud Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 13th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the White River Humane Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.