Michael Steven Phillips, age 65 died Sunday February 25, 2018 at his home in Des Plaines, IL. He was born on March 27,1952 and was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. Michael had a passion for family and a love of great humor, spicy foods and all things Texan. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, JD Phillips and Olga Phillips and by his step daughter Leslie Kaminsky. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Phillips, his three sons Royace, Matthew, Jeremy and his step children, Kathryn, Jessica and Paul. Michael was very much loved and will be missed. A memorial visitation will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday March 4, 2018 at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner Street (corner of Northwest Hwy and Rt12/Rand Rd), Des Plaines, IL.