Beta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Kappa
P.O. Box 2317
West Lafayette, IN 47996-2317
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Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumnae and parents. If your daughter still attends
Purdue University, she will receive a copy at the chapter house. If she has graduated,
please send her permanent address to update our records. Thank you.
Marilyn Dorn Griffith '55 is currently in
hospice care. She had a year-long battle with
sarcoma cancer in her neck. Marilyn lives in Las
Vegas, NV, with her husband, Francis. E-mail:
marilyngriffith@cox.net
Susan Houston Fortune '56 is the president of
the Klamate Basin Genealogy Society and former
president of the Klamate County Historical
Society. E-mail: s2chun@charter.net
Dolores Pera Hoch '56 is still very active in
the music ministry at her church. She and her
husband, Randy, enjoy traveling to Europe,
especially Ireland and the U.K. Dolores and
Randy live in Saint John, IN.
Dana Wagner Long '56 and her husband are
generally healthy, except for Don's Alzheimer's
which can be a challenge. She loves reading
about the chapter and her sisters. E-mail:
on.long2@verizon.net
Janet Orme Brown '64 lives in Indianapolis and
enjoys visits from her grandchildren. They spend
time in Silver Lake through late fall. Janet volunteers
with her church and the American Serving Guild.
E-mail: billandjanet1971@sbcgloba.net
Constance Tillery Nowell '76 opened HG Real
Estate Services in North Port, FL, which handles
residential sales, commercial sales, rentals, and
seasonal properties. E-mail: connieowell@gmail.com
Lisa Jackson Stiling '76 and her husband, Paul,
moved to Orlando from Chicago due to a job
change. She retired from the Naperville schools
while starting work as a media clerk at Orlando
schools. E-mail: spord40@aol.com
Pamela Clemente Fritz '00 lives in Fort Wayne,
IN, with her husband of nine years, Ryan, and
their two sons, Hayden and Alex. Pamela works
for Liberty Healthcare, which is a contract
job with the state of Indiana working with the
developmentally disabled population. E-mail:
pamelasfritz@yahoo.com
Jennifer Guynn McQuillan '01 and her husband,
Thomas, live in Villa Park, IL, with their two
children. E-mail: jenmcquillan@sbcglobal.net
Kathryn Millar Searcy '02 is entering her eighth
year of teaching and beginning her photography
career. "My Beta Sigmas have inspired my love for
children's photography. Thank you!" Katie lives in
Naperville, IL. E-mail: searcyk@gmail.com
Lydia Rettenmaier Abbott '03 and her
husband, Ryan, live in Indianapolis, IN, with
their daughter, Emilie. "We're excited to take her
to Purdue to see the place I called home." E-mail:
lydia.a.abbott@gmail.com
Tiffany Barney Bluemke '03 graduated from
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. She is a cardiac
care nurse at St. Elizabeth East in Rossville, IN.
E-mail: tiffany.bluenke@franciscanalliance.org
Meghan Messmer '04 graduated in October
2013 with a doctorate in physical therapy.
She lives in Lake St. Louis, MO. E-mail:
msmessmer@alumni.purdue.edu
ALUMNAE UPDATE
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Please join the Layfayette area alumnae to
decorate the chapter house for the holidays
on Sunday, November 23, at 1p.m. Look for
forthcoming invitations with details.
Beta Sigma's historic Bean received
a makeover to reflect the new look of the formal
room. The Dove Love artwork was donated by
Pat Jarboe Buchanan '59. See page 3 for
more details on the updated décor.
Sara Hoppe '11 and Emily Messmer '12
on Bid Day 2014. To see a list of
our new members, turn to page 5!
