Alpha Chi Omega - University of Missouri

alpha chi omega | page 6 CHAPTER ETERNAL Lea Jarrett Hecht '60 entered Chapter Eternal on February 9, 2022. Lea graduated from Mizzou with a B.S. in education in 1961. She was a member of University Singers. She taught in Grandview and Knoxville, Tenn., before having two children with her husband, Harvey. Lea later taught composition and literature at Southeast Missouri State University and helped grade writing samples for the SAT. Lea was a woman of faith who loved her family, music and traveling the world—including teaching and singing abroad. Madelyn Dennis Visconti '61 entered Chapter Eternal on February 2, 2022. Madelyn graduated from the MU School of Nursing in 1962. She and her husband, Jim, raised their three children in Columbus, Ohio. Madelyn practiced nursing and later worked as a diabetes educator until retiring in 1995. She was president of the Columbus Chapter of the Christ Child Society in 2002-03. Madelyn loved to sew, play bridge, travel, spend time with her family and volunteer; she also loved her Buckeyes! In retirement, Jim and Madelyn enjoyed being snowbirds in Bonita Springs, Fla. Madeline was committed to her Catholic faith, her family and her friends. Her thoughtful, patient and caring nature was felt by all who knew her. Nancy Goodman Blanchard '65 entered Chapter Eternal on June 27, 2022, after a 15- year struggle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Nancy had a B.S. in education and master's degrees in special education and school counseling. She taught in Algonac, Mich., and Tucson, Ariz. The mother of four children and four stepchildren, she was a friend, neighbor, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, crafter, bargain hunter and dog lover. Nancy lived a full, exuberant life and built relationships with many people, including her Alpha Chi Omega sisters. Sally Cole Gensberg '65 entered Chapter Eternal on November 30, 2019. Having settled on the Monterey Peninsula with her husband, John, Sally founded and ran Professional Management and Evaluation Services Inc., a local business that supported the licensing and certification of architects, engineers and other professionals. She took pride in serving local organizations, including the Native Plant Society, Girl Scouts, her church and local public schools; she also volunteered at election polls. In 1993, Sally received a letter of commendation from President Clinton for her part in creating a Career Day at Monterey High School. ALUMNAE NEWS LoVene Kraus Claypole '50 is 91 and thankful to be pain free after breaking her hip; she goes up the street with her walker daily for exercise. LoVene lives in Springfield, Mo. Her daughter, Perri, is retired, and her granddaughter has her doctorate and lives in Chicago. Email: lovenlucy@hotmail.com Jo Wiseman Strickler '53 enjoys living in an independent living apartment in Kingswood Retirement Community in Kansas City, Mo. Email: mjstrickler653@aol.com Jane Mulholland Becker '54 lives in Winston Salem, N.C. She was widowed in December 2019 and moved into a continuing care facility. "I feel I am in a college dormitory, and we are all having so much fun—albeit coed, not like MU in my days." Email: jmbecker39@yahoo.com Alice Henkey Bender '54 lives in Overland Park, Kan., and finds it hard to believe it has been 67 years since she graduated. "Many, many good memories. I keep busy with four grands and four great-grands. Enjoy my flowers, reading, bridge, church and knitting. I have slowed down, but every day is a gift from God!" Betty Adams Crouch '57 lives in Creve Coeur, Mo., and keeps busy in retirement. She belongs to a number of organizations, especially enjoying the AXO group in St Louis. Email: bcrouch1@charter.net Diana Maxwell Bull '61, of Arvada, Colo., shares, "As I'm approaching my 80th birthday, my 52-year-old daughter, Melanie, had a baby through IVF! So, I'm a grandma again and loving getting to take care of Mancity (called City). She was born weighing only 2 lbs. 1 oz., and after 102 days in the NICU, she is home and up to 13 pounds. She is the delight of all the family." Email: dbullsprint@earthlink.net Patricia Harris Milcik '61 moved to Wilton, Calif., and became a sheep farmer. Her business is called Wise Women Wool. Email: mumsndudes@comcast.net Karen Eddy Smith '61 does yoga three times a week and walks her golden retriever three miles a day. She is involved with many committees at her church and three bible studies, and she volunteers at the local history museum. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. Karen lives in Mound, Minn. Email: ksmith1941@gmail.com Hazel Ann Davis Dyniewicz '62 has been married for over 50 years to Dick and has two grown daughters and four grandchildren. She enjoys the Mu Mu alumnae chapter in KC and splits the year between there and Ft. Myers, Fla. Email: dickannd@gmail.com Alice Smith Johnson '62 has three children and eight grandchildren, which makes for great fun times. Holidays are spent in their secondary house in the south of France. Email: alicejohnsonbxl@gmail.com Linda Mast Hahn '64 is semi-retired from her CPA firm, working about four hours a day. She lives in Kerrville in the Texas Hill Country. Email: lhahncpa@gmail.com Patricia Rickard Rohan '64 shares, "The Centennial weekend was wonderful! I wish it had lasted a whole week. Thanks to the Alpha Nu sisters who worked so hard to make it possible." Patricia resides in Chesterfield, Mo. Email: patricia_rohan@yahoo.com Ann Miller Trojahn '64 and her husband, Sid, moved to Columbia from St. Louis in 2016. They enjoy Mizzou football and basketball games and play golf at Columbia Country Club. Email: anntrojahn@gmail.com Donna Cole Peterman '66 was elected to the Punta Gorda, Fla., City Council. Email: donnapeterman713@gmail.com Janet Myles Schwartz '66 is enjoying retirement in Boca Raton, Fla., and getting involved with local voting efforts for 2022. Email: janprgal@aol.com Kathleen Williams Eldridge '67 shares, "My last incarnation was as an interior designer. I'm basically retired, but I'm in the middle of updating my own house in St. Joseph, Mo. Making new friends as old ones retire and move to Florida." Email: dkeldridge1@gmail.com Patricia Bayers Kane '67 retired as an RN in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and spends her time volunteering and as a part-time Visiting Angel. Email: pckane48@gmail.com Carla Henke Mattson '68, of Lenexa, Kan., attended the AN Centennial and then the AXO National Convention. "What a great year; I felt very fortunate to attend both. Love our Mu Mu alumnae group in KC—come join us if you live in the area." Email: chmattson@aol.com Pam Himmelberger Moulin '68 lives in Southport, N.C. She shares that her son, Mike Moon, passed away June 18, 2022, at the age of 47 from the effects of alcoholism. She teaches yoga and enjoys golfing, walking, swimming and playing bridge. She is an active member of Al-Anon. Email: pammoulin@ec.rr.com Judith Siebold Thatcher-Oldberg '69 is a physical therapist. She is a member of the Lake County, Ill., Alpha Chi alumnae chapter. Siebs and her husband enjoy traveling and visiting their combined children, grandchildren and friends. Email: judy.thatcher@comcast.net Lainie Wright Kufrin '71 and her husband live on a lake in Door County, Wis. They have seven grandchildren. Lainie volunteers for her church, Jacksonport Women's Club, Women's Fund of Door County and P.E.O. Email: lkufrin@gmail.com Sue Holmberg Meinders '71 enjoys retirement at Lake Lotawana. Mo. She spends her time boating, exercising, reading, sewing, growing in her small greenhouse and playing piano. She also sings in her church choir and volunteers for the Optimist Club. Email: suepmeinders14@gmail.com Gwen Erickson Mersky '71 is enjoying retirement and golf in Excelsior, Minn. Email: gwenmersky@gmail.com Jean Ann Schertz Noellsch '72 is retired and loves it. She lives in Gibson City, Ill., still does some part-time journalism work and serves as an officer in four community organizations besides her church. Email: jnoellsch75@gmail.com Lianne Young Hollander '73 volunteers with Habitat for Humanity's family selection committee and dabbles in craft projects for a local boutique. She lives in Jefferson City, Mo. Alumnae Updates

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