Kim Rinck Obituary
Kim was born April 5, 1940 and passed away January 23, 2026. She was a native of Korea but was very proud of her American citizenship.
Kim found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life. She enjoyed shopping, playing bingo, playing poker, the color purple, crocheting, watching old westerns, listening to classic country and Korean music. Kim loved Jesus, attending church, and she treasured all moments spent with her family. Her selfless nature knew no bounds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Rinck. Her best friend, Michiko "Mickey" Strohm. A bonus son, Aaron "Eddie" Singleton.
She is survived by her daughter, Toshie Singleton Murrell (Charles Hinckley); her granddaughter, Melanie (Ray) Krebs; her great grandchildren, Taylor (Korie), Blake, Caleb, Landon, Michael; her great-great grandson Kobie; and Allen (Lisa) Singleton, Sharon (Paul) Cook, Helen (Robert) Klenk, Nancy Hubert whom she nurtured and mothered and called her "kids." A whole host of family and friends who lovingly called her Grandma Kim or Ms. Kim. Last, but not least, her precious poodle, "Emily."
She was known for her strength and kindness. She was a giver, fun and funny.
She always said that she had the best life and was so happy and lucky to have loved and been loved by her friends and our family.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Chism Family Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Kim will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the chapel of Chism Family Funeral Home. A private, family burial will be held at the North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff, KY.
(The family would like for everyone to wear something purple for the visitation & service)
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Forever Homes For Paws.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Emma and Julia Rinck
January 28, 2026
My sister and I have such fond memories growing up and visiting Grandma Kim. We could always find her in her recliner crocheting away, making the most intricate blankets and tablecloths. Grandma Kim was the one who taught Emma how to crochet, which continued as a hobby of hers for many years. Every time we visited, she would get out her huge bins of nail polish and paint our nails. Even today, our nail polish collections are accessorized with marks on the caps because she used her teeth to open them! She was kind, selfless, and was so very loved. Rest in peace Grandma Kim.
Love, Emma and Julia Rinck
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Bonnie Crowell
January 27, 2026
I was in a stage of crocheting hats and brought a few of them to church for her to pick one that she liked. And of course she picked the purple one that she is wearing in this picture. Such a lovely sweet lady. You will be missed, but we'll see each other again. We will be praising God together.
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