Brenton Tinkey Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brenton Tinkey of Benton, Illinois, born in Dowagiac, Michigan, who passed away on April 30, 2026, at the age of 38, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Robert Tinkey; his grandparents, Charlotte, Fred Leonard, Robert and Sylvia Tinkey; and his uncles, Greg Leonard and Richard Tinkey (Randy Ridenour).
He is survived by: his mother Teresa Ferando (Joe Gaideski) of Benton, IL; his siblings, Candace Younger (Aaron Shockley) of Benton, IL., Brock Tinkey (Amber) of Dowagiac, MI and Greg Younger of Benton, IL; his aunts, Cindy Raymond (Larry) of Lawton, MI, Cathy Tinkey of Menomonie, WI and Lisa Skroch (Mike) of Bloomfield, NE; his uncle Chris Tinkey of Menomonie, WI; his nephews, Ashton Younger (Talia) of Harrisburg, IL, Mason Younger (Marissa) of Benton, IL, Dylan and Zachary Tinkey of Portage, MI; his niece Brooklynn Younger of Benton, IL; and his great-nieces, Evelynn and Willow Younger of Harrisburg, IL. He is also survived by 8 cousins, great aunts and uncles, and many friends.
