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Michael Winstead Obituary
MORTON - Michael Allen "Mike" Winstead, 70, of Morton passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born December 1, 1946, in Maryville, Tennessee to Rev. J.D. and Verna Dorothy (Millsaps) Winstead. His parents preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Winstead, who he married on May 25, 1974, in Pekin; one son, Ryan (Erin Borcherding) Winstead of Peoria; one daughter, Janet (Jeffrey) Langley of Vernal, Utah; two grandsons, Jeffrey Langley, Jr. and Gregory Stawsky; one great-grandson, Gianno Stawsky; and one brother, Joe (Ann) Winstead of Cape Coral, Florida.
Mike was a graduate of Spoon River College, where he was President of the Sigma Iota Nu Fraternity. He also studied at Illinois State University in Normal.
He was a United States Air Force veteran.
Mike worked at Caterpillar, Inc. for over 35 years, retiring from Logistics Engineering at Building LD in downtown Peoria. He later worked for East Peoria School District Transportation Department for 10 years.
He was a member of Rock Church in East Peoria and currently was serving on the Board of Trustees.
Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. His greatest love was being with his family and friends and his Christian faith.
A service celebrating Mike's life will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Rock Church in East Peoria. Pastor Chuck Tate will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rock Church, 1081 Upper Spring Bay Road, East Peoria, IL 61611.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Aunt Nancy, Uncle Mike, and I
Jody DeVall
September 28, 2017
This is Mike's niece Jody (Winstead) DeVall. My uncle as many of you may already know was a sweet soul. Uncle Mike lived in Illinois where I was born but later I moved with my parents to Texas. Growing up, I thought of him as a christian man first and then my uncle. He reminded me so much of his mother, my grandmother, who is where he got his sweet spirit. He grew up in a Christian family who served the Lord well and he in turn did the same. I want to be more like him as he was in Christ. I love you and you will never be forgotten.
Chuck HERRMAN
August 16, 2017
I knew Mike in grade school and was one of the nicest, sweetest guys that walked on Earth. Always a positive influence for all to follow.
Stormy Schultz
August 13, 2017
What a precious soul heaven has received. Enjoy Paradise Mike, you're sure to be sorely missed.
Olgajean & Geoff Atteberry
August 12, 2017
Ryan, so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your mom durring this hard time.
Carol Loser
August 12, 2017
Sorry to hear the loss of Mike. He was an awesome co-worker!
Prayers are with the family.
Dean Woelfle
August 12, 2017
Sorry to hear about Mike, he was my friend and will be missed.
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