Alpha Phi - University of Missouri

Always Alpha Phi 6 Alumnae News Silent Chapter Sally Dobson '60 entered the Silent Chapter in February. She was a resident of Florissant, Mo. After leaving her 25-year career at the University Bookstore (UMSL), Sally enjoyed the slower pace of retired life. She was the mother of Kimberly and Stephen, and grandmother to Nick, Sam, Christopher, Clayton, Tayler, Alan, Tori, and Drew. Alumnae Update Mary Koppenbrink Clement '44 still lives at home in Higginsville, Mo., with two "spoiled" cats. She has two daughters and one granddaughter. Jane Carr Lucia '44 reports that in July she turned 92 and is in good shape, except for her eyesight. She lives with her son and his family in Castle Rock, Colo. E-mail: lucasa.6919@yahoo.com Carol Swank Miller '45 makes her home in Magnolia, Texas, and is in good health, spending a good deal of time reading. Her daughter, Barbara, and granddaughter, Julie, live nearby, so she is able to see them often. Vera Ray Plesko '46, Pontiac, Ill., turned 90 years old in June. She taught kindergarten for 28 years. Her husband, John, who passed away in February, was the general manager of the Pontiac Daily Leader in Pontiac, Ill. John and Vera met at the University of Missouri through Alpha Phi sister Fonda Wingfield Agee '44. Vera has six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. E-mail: j.plesko@mchsi.com Virginia Arnott Blackstock '49 had one of her paintings exhibited at The Art Center in Grand Junction, Colo., with Rockies West National Watercolor Competition. She makes her home in Montrose, Colo., with her husband, Ross. They have four children, six grandchildren, and a great-grandson. E-mail: virginiablackstock7@gmail.com Jane Rutter Smith '51 has been back in Columbia for 10 years after a 49-year abscence and is so proud of Alpha Phi and how beautiful the house looks. "It's the prettiest house on the MU campus." Jane and her husband travel a good deal. They have three children and attend many family activities with nieces and nephews in Columbia, saying, "All are Greeks of one kind or another." E-mail: brayandjane@aol.com Betty Smallfelt '56 recently moved into a retirement home. There are approximately 500 residents, hailing from all over the United States. It is an active environment in San Diego, Calif. E-mail: esmallfelt@att.net Jayne Gebauer Kasten '59 was awarded Outstanding American Association of University Women Branch Member for 2016, representing the Ballwin-Chesterfield Branch. She lives in St. Louis, Mo., with her husband, Clint. They have one daughter and two granddaughters. E-mail: kastenc@sbcglobal.net Helen Harrold Moody '60 shares that in July, she and her husband, Bob, celebrated their 50th anniversary. "We have been blessed with many years of good friends and a number of enriching volunteer activities." The couple lives in Webster Groves, Mo., and has one child, Barron. E-mail: hnbmoody@sbcglobal.net Kathie Thomas Knehans '66, Blue Springs, Mo., retired in July after 30 years of ministry in the Kansas City area. She spent many years as pastor of churches. She finished her career as chaplain at Children's Mercy Hospital and looks forward to spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. E-mail: kknehans@aol.com Reeny Jackson Hudson '78 and her husband, Michael, live in Kansas City, Mo. Their son, Matthew, will be a sophomore at Mizzou and is a double major in engineering and music. E-mail: reenyj1@gmail.com Beth Bornhauser Weinsting '79, Columbia, Mo., says she enjoys having breakfast once a month with Alpha Phi sisters in the mid-Missouri area. "I had a wonderful trip to Martha's Vineyard last fall with Mindy Matthews '79, Jolynn Gower '79, and Nancy Manring Holman '80. E-mail: qplvr@aol.com Melissa Perlman Chelist '87, Chesterfield, Mo., reports that she enjoys having her oldest daughter as an Alpha Phi at DePaul University in Chicago. Melissa works as a marketing manager at Miniature Market. E-mail: mchelist@gmail.com Brooke Hanes Cover '99 and her husband, Nic, have two children, John and Lindy. Lindy was born in October 2014. Brooke's mother, Linda, passed away three months prior, giving Lindy her name. When Lindy was born, Brooke left her 13-year career to become a stay-at- home mom. The family makes their home in Greenwood, Mo. E-mail: b.hanes@yahoo.com Becca Reiter Hefley '01 works as controller for Medical Transportation Management in Lake St. Louis, Mo. She and her husband, Dan, welcomed their second child, Molly, on March 28. E-mail: hefley.becca@gmail.com Emily S. Brune '05 was married on May 29 to Michael Butchko with several Alpha Phis in attendance. The couple makes their home in St. Peters, Mo. E-mail: emmysarah@me.com Nora Baker '08 graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. and business law certificate. She starts as an associate with Peck Ritchey LLC in August and lives in Chicago. E-mail: norabaker528@gmail.com Katherine McHugh '11 was accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Madison physician assistant program. She moved to Madison, Wis., at the end of May 2016. "I have APhi to thank for helping me grow in both my personal and scholastic life!" E-mail: mchughkate12@gmail.com 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 00s 10s

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