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Michael R. Phillips

August 28, 1939 - December 9, 2018

visitation

Visitation
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 |
Sunday 12/16, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

service

Service
St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-836-8610 |
Monday 12/17, 10:00 am

Michael R. Phillips,79, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife Lenora, son Michael (Jody) Phillips and daughter Jeanine (Matthew) Maloney, sisters: Patricia (late Lawrence) Gorey and Margaret (James) Dunlavy, sister-in-law Charlotte (late Thomas) Phillips, five grandchildren: Marymargaret, Thomas, Madison, Megan and Macey. Michael is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Margaret Phillips.Michael was a United States Army Veteran, a member of IUOE Local 399 and was considered an “all around handy man”. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and was loved by all who knew him.Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 17, 2018 directly at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8501 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN with a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial with Father Michael O’Keefe officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN from 3:00 pm Р8:00 pm and again at the church on Monday, from 9:30 am until the 10:00 am Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to www.cureitfoundation.org.

Visitation
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 | Map
Sunday 12/16, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
St. Thomas More Church
8501 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-836-8610 | Map
Monday 12/17, 10:00 am

Michael R. Phillips,79, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife Lenora, son Michael (Jody) Phillips and daughter Jeanine (Matthew) Maloney, sisters: Patricia (late Lawrence) Gorey and Margaret (James) Dunlavy, sister-in-law Charlotte (late Thomas) Phillips, five grandchildren: Marymargaret, Thomas, Madison, Megan and Macey. Michael is preceded in death by hisContinue Reading

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Bill Maloney left a message on December 21, 2018:
Mr. Mike Phillips, I’ll remember as a very kind man. His humility and caring always stuck with you after being with him. A gift like Mike can be no accident. Deepest condolences to his loving wife, Lenore, Jeanine, Matt, Mike and Jody and the grandchildren that he cherished.
Karen and John McDonnell left a message on December 16, 2018:
Dear Lenore and Family,We enjoyed being around Mike at Family gatherings, Weddings, Graduations.He was always fun to be with and will be missed by all.
john Quinlan left a message on December 16, 2018:
• Lenore and family we was saddened to hear the passing of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike was one of the truly nice people. We will always have fond memories of him. John and Donna Quinlan
Alex Andesron left a message on December 12, 2018:
I'm sorry for your loss. A person with great love and caring was your dad .you carry all of his traits. May prayers are with you and your family.regardsAlex Anderson
Merry DiGiacomo left a message on December 11, 2018:
My deepest sympathy to the Phillips family. Mike was a great guy and always a lot of fun. I know he will be missed by his friends and family. May his soul rest in peace.
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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