John W. Sagers (1867-1943)

SAGERS

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 11/19/2009 at 14:34:15

Maquoketa Community Press, July 29, 1943

JOHN SAGERS RITES HELD LAST SUNDAY
Oldest Jackson County Attorney

Funeral services for John Sagers, 76, oldest Jackson county attorney, who died suddenly at his home Friday, were held in the East Iron Hill church at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. W. J. Trimble of Marion officiated, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

John W. Sagers was born in Jackson county, Jan. 28, 1867, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sagers. He was married Jan. 28, 1904, to Mary louise Gilmore, who survives.

Surviving besides his widow are two sons, Paul and Fay, and one sister, Mrs. Rose Stoddard, all of Maquoketa.