Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Stephen Bangert

Sep 24th, 1961 - Dec 17th, 2014

   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.