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Private services will be held at a later date.
Stephen E. Bangert, age 53, of Clay City, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
He was born September 24, 1961 in Olney, Illinois to Maurice and Kaaren J. (Osborn) Bangert. Stephen was an accomplished musician playing the piano and saxophone, and was often an accompanist for students participating in music contests. He served on the Clay City Village Board where he assisted with the improvement of the Clay City Cemetery, and was a member of the Clay City Christian Church.
Stephen is survived by his parents: Maurice and Kaaren Bangert of Clay City; a sister: Kathy (Phil) Leonard of Effingham; niece: Megan (James) Doerfler of New Berlin; nephew: Aaron Leonard of Effingham; 2 great-nieces: Addyson and Bryleigh Doerfler; aunt: Jona (Mike) Uptmor of Robinson; and uncles: Ron (Naomi) Bangert of Clay City and Larry Osborn of Boulder City, Nevada. He will also be missed by his beloved little dog, “Max”. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Private services will be held at a later date. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Fur A Good Paws or Clay City Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence, go to www.frankandbright.com.
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Kaaren I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot imagine I could say anything to take away your pain but just know you are in my prayers and thoughts. MJC
My Prayers are with you and your family. May God stand by you at this time.
Stephen was a very loving son and I know you two will miss him terribly. He was a man who loved life and family, and the piano. He accomplished a lot in his lifetime and he will be terribly missed. God Bless Stephen!
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed very much, by those who knew him.
Went to grade school with Steve, was glad to catch up with him on Facebook. He will be sorely missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was a very likeable fellow, and he was a great musician. We ask that God give all of his family the strength they need to get through this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Steve.
I'm so sorry. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. We are not supposed to bury our children.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap you all and give you the comfort and strength you need. Steve will be sadly missed. Blessings to you all.
RIP Stephen , i dont know what to say you were so nice to my mother and me , I will always remember your kindness.
I am so sorry for your lost our prayer are with you and your family.
My Goodness I still cant believe this but Im sure God had his purpose and Steve is now playing in Heaven,, MY heart is sad for his Loss and My prayer is for all his family God Bless and keep you all ..My you have peace in LOrds grace. IM so sorry... Walterene
So sad to see one of my best fruends through our school years Steve always had such a great personality Prayers for your family
To the Bangert Family My prayers and thoughts are with you. Steve was a friend that will be greatly missed.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss! Steve was very caring young man!
Kaaren sorry for your lost
PRAYERS, Hugs and Love to all. I will sure miss my friend and our long talks on line at night.
So sorry for your loss.
Kaaren & Maurice, I am so very sorry for your loss of Steve. I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow you are having. I can only pray for God's healing and comforting touch during this heart-breaking time. Hopefully, knowing you have friends and family that care will give you strength and comfort.
Kaaren & Maurice, May God comfort you in this time of loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Dear Bangert family: I'm very sorry for your loss. I knew Stephen's health wasn't what it should be, but he is well now & playing a piano in Heaven, I'm sure of it. Prayers & condolences to the entire family. Dear Steve: I miss you already, & I will miss your e-mails, too. Who's gonna keep me updated on my "hometown" news now? Rest in healthy peace, my friend. Much love, ~Celia~
I am so sad. I can't believe I won't be able to dial him up and talk anymore. I loved Steve so much. He got me through some of my toughest times and I will never forget that. My deepest sympathy to all of the Bangert family.
Kaaren and Mo~~Saying I am sorry to hear of Steve's death doesn't seem like enough----but know that he is now watching over you as you did him. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
Maurice, Kaaren, Kathy & Phil and the entire Bangert Family, our heartfelt prayers are with you at this time of loss !
We are going to miss you a lot I want to tell you that I thank you for play in my wandering me and Richard Fryburger are going to miss you in tell we meet again
Our deepest condolences are with Steve's loving circle of family, friends and all those who knew him. We are honored to be one of the recipients of his memorial donations. Steve's kind heart towards animals will live on in the many rescue pets we can help because of him. Our sympathies and gratitude.
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, KAAREN. YOUR SON MUST HAVE BEEN QUITE A TALENTED PERSON. I'M CERTAIN IT IS BECAUSE YOU WERE/ARE SO TALENTED YOURSELF. OF THE 155 STUDENTS I HAD IN MY CLASSES IN 1955/56, YOU ARE ONE OF THE SEVERAL FOR WHOM I HAVE FAVORABLE MEMORIES .
We are so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine your sorrow! Our prayers are with you!
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Kaaren and Maurice, We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We send our condolences to all of the family.
So sorry for your loss Kaaren.
My deepest condolences to the Bangert Family in these sorrowful times.
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