Steven E. Phillips
Obituary's Biography:
Steven E. Phillips: 59 of Antioch, IL. passed away at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. January 17th, 2022. Steven was born Oct. 2, 1962 in Chicago, IL. the son of the late Kenneth and Catherine Phillips. Steven Retired from the Illinois Tollway and was also a Retired member of the Lake Villa Volunteer Fire Department. He always had a love of his community and helping others. In Steven’s finer days, he had a love for traveling and spending time in the ocean scuba diving. He spent time as a PADI Scuba Instructor as well. Survivors include Steven’s only son Cameron Phillips of Fox Lake, IL; brothers Gregory (MaryBeth) Phillips of Lake Villa, IL, Brian (Joyce) Phillips of Belidere, IL; sister Laura (James) Tiernan of Lake Villa, IL; Nephews and nieces Michael, Lena, Brandon, Christopher, Ashley and Morgan; and his great nephews and great nieces Tyler, Ellyana, Nathaniel and Lydea. A memorial visitation and service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 10:00am until 11:30am with the service commencing at 11:30am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Steven’s name to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at https://www.Michaeljfox.org For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.
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My sincerest condolences to the Phillips Family with the loss of Steve. Steve and I served together for many years at the Lake Villa Fire Department. He was a good man and will be missed by many.
Thank you for your kind words.
Years ago I was quite fortunate to count on Steve as a friend. And though time and geography kept us from remaining close, I still look back on those days fondly. I remember Steve’s kindness and willingness to help others. And I will continue to think of him – specially as I drive through toll plazas. My deepest sympathies.
J,
Thank you for your kind words about Steve. He loved your whole family so much. Your family was a bright light for him. And though it was months ago, I’m sorry for the loss of your father. Steve called me in shock when he found out months after. Thank you again for the kind words. -Steve’s sis, Laura
Dear Laura,
I would like to share an Eskimo Legend that I believe in my heart to be true.
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but rather
openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.
Cherish the happy times,
Love, Chris
Chris, thank you for that. It’s an awesome legend, and I’m sure my whole family would like to believe it’s true as well. Thank you for your words.
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing, he was a dedicated firefighter with the Lake Villa Fire Department for years and I had worked with him on numerous occasions. Our thoughts and prayers are with his whole family at this very sad time. R.I.P. Steve you will be missed by all.
Thank you for your kind words. They are very much appreciated.
My deepest sympathies on Steve’s passing. Lots of good memories on the FD and after. We still chuckle about some of the times we moved him. He was a good guy and will be missed. Rest in peace Steve.
Thank you Scott for helping my brother when he needed it. He loved his FD brothers.
My sympathies to all those who Steve loved and those who were Blessed to love him back. We shared so many good memories and will treasure his friendship always.
Thank you for your kind words here and at his memorial Laura.
Dear Greg, Brian & Laura, So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He was a really good guy! He definitely had a full life. I’m so sorry I could not come and say my last goodbyes. My prayers and condolences go out to all of you on this very sad occasion. May he rest in peace! Thinking about all of you!