1947
Ms. Rinkenberger is born in Leon, Iowa to John Victor Hartnell and Margie Lurene Kendall.
1970
Ms. Rinkenberger receives a Bachelor of Music with highest honors from DePaul University.
1970
Ms. Rinkenberger is listed in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, the 36th Edition.
1977
Ms. Rinkenberger receives a Master of Science in music education from the University of Illinois.
1977
Ms. Rinkenberger marries Stephen L. Rinkenberger.
2005
Ms. Rinkenberger is certified by VoiceCare Network.
2017
Ms. Rinkenberger is honored with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who.