Edward F. Buron passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Sally A. Buron (nee Mangan) for 54 years and of Marianne Sullivan for 12 years; loving father of eight children:
Laurie (James) Schaeffer, Linda (Randy) Cotter, Kevin (Michelle) Buron, the late Karen Buron, Larry (Elizabeth Jones) Buron, Janice (Larry) Osmek, Juliann (the late Paul Larsen) Buron, and Dan (Christine) Buron, devoted grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 4; and dear brother of Joe (Eleanor) Buron. Only the great grandchildren did not get to experience “the talk” about the importance of college and to make sure the college had a good career office, and the requirement that people marrying into the family watch the movie, The In-Laws, and follow his lead on when to laugh.
Ed grew up on the south side of Chicago and attended Mt. Carmel High school. He met his future wife, Sally, at a high school dance and they were married when he was 21 and she 19. He obtained his undergraduate degree from DePaul University and his Masters in Human Resources from Loyola University. He had the family distinction of attending the most undergrad schools (6), having the most credits (5.5 years worth) and still finishing in 4 years. He lived at home except for the first year and a half at the College of St. Thomas, which he had to leave when he ran out of money. But not before he joined the debate club and hit the winning home run in the intramural softball championship.
As a senior in college and a newlywed, he joined the army reserve. He served six months on active duty at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and summers at Fort Douglas in Wisconsin. He was proud of his service to his country.
He worked long hours to provide for his family. He started working at Jewel Food Stores in high school, joined the management training program after college, and retired as an Executive Vice President for Jewel-Osco stores after 47 years. He was most proud that he helped people to develop their careers.
Befitting his Catholic belief that you need to help those who need help, he was very active in retirement. He served 17 years on the Board of Directors for Lambs Farm—a housing development for developmentally disabled people where his daughter Karen lived—and volunteered for 16 years at Old Saint Patrick’s Church in Chicago at their Career Transition Center and CARA Chicago. He helped people ranging from those laid off mid-career to people trying to get off the streets with their resumes, interview skills, and job search.
He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.
Visitation Saturday March 15 at 10am at Notre Dame Church 64 Norfolk Ave, Clarendon Hills. Mass will follow at 11am. Interment at Bronswood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Goodwill of Northern Michigan (goodwillnmi.org) would be appreciated.
Ed was a true professional in every way. I am fortunate to have worked with him for many years. Steve Mannschreck
Ed was a great man and mentor to so many including me.... Dennis Palmer
So saddened to hear this. Worked in his district for many years mostly as a clerk. He always had my back, took time to talk to me, and mostly listened. Rest well faithful servant,your work here is done!...John Jc Chalberg
Condolences to the family.... Victor Robles
Really enjoyed working with him in Chicago! Always talked about how proud he was of his family. RIP.........Don Westerlin