Michael Phillips

Michael Anthony Phillips

Age 61 of Coal City, passed away Monday April 15, 2013 at the home of his son in Bonfield.

Born November 2, 1951 in Joliet, Mike was a son of the late Joseph and Irene Carpenter-Phillips. He was raised in Coal City and attended Joliet Catholic High School. Mike worked as a self employed concrete contractor and co-owned Vilt-Phillips Construction. He enjoyed bottle collecting, the outdoors and singing. "Bull of the Woods"; The Best on the River, will most be remembered for his love of fishing.

Survivors include his three sons: Mike (Jenn) Phillips of Coal City, Scott Phillips (Lydia Wilson) of Bonfield and Tony Phillips of Coal City; three grandchildren: Brandon Phillips, Jake Phillips and Hannah Phillips; one brother Joseph (Margaret) Phillips of Coal City and one sister Karen (David) Togliatti of Goose Lake; one sister-in-law Phyllis Phillips of Coal City and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Jack Phillips and one sister Janice (Joseph) Bertoglio

Visitation and Video Tribute will be held on Thursday April 18, 2013 between the hours of 5:00PM and 8:00PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block North of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City.

Burial will follow Friday morning April 19th at 10:00AM in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wilmington. Those wishing to attend the graveside are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Brandon Phillips, Todd Togliatti, Greg Phillips, Mark Phillips, Kenny Carpenter and Joe Phillips.

Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815/634-2125)