John Paul Saxburry 1869-1925

Hannibal Courier-Post, June 17, 1925 - J. P. Saxburry Dies Suddenly - Hannibal Resident Drops Dead At His Home, 121 Bird Street

John P. Saxburry, 56 years old, dropped dead in his home, 121 Bird street, at 5:30 o’clock last evening. Mr. Saxbury, about a week ago returned home from a hospital where he had been receiving treatment.

C. R. Scott, coroner of Marion county was called and after viewing the body and questioning witnesses, did not hold an inquest, as death was due to heart trouble.

Mr. Saxburry is survived by his wife, Mrs. Della Saxburry, two daughters, Fern, 12 years old, and Theda, five years old and a son, John Jr. aged nine years; two sisters, Mrs. Riley Smith of Griggsville, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Branic of Pittsfield, Ill.,; two brothers, Frank and Amous Saxburry of New Canton, Ill.

The remains were removed to Smith’s funeral home, from where, at 9:30 o’clock Thursday morning, funeral services will be held, conducted by Captain Henry Buchanan of the Salvation Army. Interment will be at New Canton.

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Hannibal Courier-Post, June 18, 1925 - John P. Saxburry is Buried Today

The funeral of John P. Saxburry, who died suddenly Tuesday evening, was held at 9:00 o’clock this morning from Smith’s funeral home on Broadway. Captain Henry Buchanan of the Salvation Army, was in charge of the services. The remains were taken to New Canton, Ill. for interment.

Mr. Saxburry had been in ill health for some time. He was 56 years old.