Elyse Cathleen Rinkenberger, of Riverwoods, IL, on August 9, 2001, daughter of the late Dr. Alexander and Jennie, nee Ely, Rinkenberger. Graduate of Northwestern University. Former Dean of Girls, College Counselor, Instructor of Drama and Speech at Highland Park High School. Former Director of Admissions of Milwaukee-Downer College. Former Assistant to the Academic Dean and directed the First Summer School at Lawrence University. Initiated the Upward Bound Program with Milwaukee High School Students. Who’s Who of American Women-1966. Personalities of the West and Midwest-1967. National College of Education Recognition Award-1969. Past member of Chicago Northshore Professional Chapter of Zeta Phi Eta, N.R.T.A., I.R.T.A., and Highland Park Women’s Club. Funeral arrangements private. Interment Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, MI. Ringa Funeral Home, Lake Villa, IL.
