Ferdinand Bange

Ferdinand Bange, a late resident of Swansea died at the Alton Hospital Friday morning at 4 o'clock.  

He was born in Sugar Loaf Township August 9th, 1868, and was united in marriage with Elizabeth Daab, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by seven daughters and two sons, three brothers and one sister.  He was a brick maker by trade and belonged to that union and to the Federal Labor Union.

Burial will be at New Grand Chain, Illinois.  The time for the funeral had not been set at the time of going to press.

Source: 1918-10-11 Belleville News Democrat