Swan J. Banks passed away at his home west of town, early Tuesday morning of this week. Mr. Banks had been in ill health for the past few years, but was not seriously sick, preceding his death, but a few days, being able to be about his home.

The many friends feel distinctly the loss of this friend, who they have held dear in their hearts, and extend heartfelt sympathy to the relatives.

Swan J. Banks was born in Sweden, January 31, 1857, where he grew to manhood. He emigrated to America in 1880, coming first to Tarkio, Missouri. A few years later he moved to Webster county, Nebraska.

He was married to Laura Bringelson, November 18, 1890, and seven children were born to this union.

He moved his family to Farnam, Nebraska, in 1911, and has made his home here since.

Among the many relatives and friends whom he leaves are his wife, two sons, Arvid and David, four daughters, Emma, Marie (Mrs. Frank Reeves), Mabel and Elsie (Mrs. Charles Davis), six grandchildren, four brothers, Ben of Campbell, Nebraska, Arvid and Baron, of Sweden and Fred of Colorado.

The eldest son, Leonard, gave his life on the battlefields of France in October, 1918. Two sisters and a brother also preceded him in death.

He accepted Jesus as his personal Savior in 1892 and he has lived in close communion with Him ever since.

Peace be to his memory.

Funeral services were held at the home Thursday afternoon at two o’clock, conducted by Rev. C. R. Tanner, with Rev. Carl R. Carlson of the Gothenburg Free Mission church assisting.

Internment was made in the Farnam cemetery.

The Farnam Echo, 12 Dec 1932. Reynolds-Anderton Collection located at Hastings Historical Society, Hastings, NE