Kenneth Gail Tinker "Gail", 75, of Shobonier, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 01, 2013, at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, IL. Graveside Services and Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 05, 2013, at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, with the Rev. Doug Wodtka, officiating. Friends & Family may gather from 10:00-11:00 AM (Before Service) at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Shriners Hospitals For Children. He was born February 11, 1938, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Kenneth Carl & Margaret G. (Boggs) Tinker. Married Karen A. Lensgraf December 24, 1957, Vandalia, IL. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator, Army Veteran, member of VFW Post 3862, Vandalia, IL, Vandalia Moose Lodge #1447, AM Vets, Local 520 Operating Engineers and life time member of IFOR. He is survived by: Wife - Karen Tinker, Shobonier, IL; Sons - Mike Tinker, Shobonier, IL and Troy Tinker & Mandy, Vandalia, IL; Daughter - Misty Henry & Bruce, Vandalia, IL; Sister - Vicky Elder, Hansville, WA; 6 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Preceded in death by: Parents and Daughter - Kristin Tinker.K. Gail