Michael William Winstead

Michael William Winstead, 45, of Litchfield passed away at 10:14 p.m. on Wednesday November 2, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Michael was born in Litchfield on April 30, 1977, a son of William Henry and Beverly Ann (Niehaus) Winstead. He graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1995. Michael was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving for four years on the USS Kitty Hawk where he held the rank of Operations Specialist 2nd Class. He also attended Lincoln Land Community College where he received an Electrical Certificate. Michael was employed as a maintenance supervisor for Dometic (formerly Sierra Mfg.) for the past 22 years. He enjoyed NASCAR series racing, attending the sporting events in which his sons participated, yard work and mowing, genealogy and family ancestry research. He loved all things peanut butter. Michael and the former Lyndsy Rae Klump were married on October 25, 2003 at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She survives. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by:

3 sons, Cale; Gavin; and Keaton Winstead, all of Litchfield.

2 sisters, Michele (Scott) Bader of Carlinville, IL and Melinda (Joseph) Estrada of Hamel, IL.

Several nieces and nephews.

Father-and-mother-in-law Mike and Sandy (Schroeder) Klump of Hillsboro, IL.

Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Elmer and Mary (Stamer) Niehaus; paternal grandparents, Virgil and Mabel (Snyder) Winstead; and sister Melissa Ann Winstead.

Funeral services for Michael will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Fred Kraemer, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield will officiate. Burial will follow in Elm Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Plummer Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. Casual attire welcomed. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Lyndsy Winstead for the benefit of their three sons (checks payable to Lyndsy Winstead FBO Cale, Gavin & Keaton), or to the Litchfield Veterans Memorial Garden. 

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