Irene C. Buresh
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On August 2, 2021 @ 3:23 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 5 Comments
Irene C. Buresh, age 85 of Jordan, entered eternal life on July 30, 2021. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Prior Lake. Irene will be laid to rest at St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery. Father Michael Miller will preside, and Irene’s grandchildren will act as pallbearers.
Friends and extended family can live stream the funeral at the following link: Irene’s Funeral (Meeting ID: 860 0371 1625 / Passcode: 189337).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be distributed by Irene’s family to her favorite charities. Cards may be mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation; 104 First St. W.; Jordan, MN 55352.
On August 4, 1935, parents William and Vera (Murray) Reddy celebrated the birth of their daughter, Irene Catherine Reddy. She was born and raised on the family farm in Graceville, MN. The middle of five children, Irene tagged along with her brothers often helping with farm chores and playing baseball. By her own admission, Irene was a bit of a tomboy.
Following her graduation from Graceville High School in 1953, Irene continued her education by taking accounting and secretarial classes. In later years, she worked at the Masonic Home in Bloomington until her retirement.
While on a blind date, Irene met the love of her life—George Buresh. While they were dating, George enlisted in the Army. Despite the distance, they corresponded through letters and their love continued to grow.
On January 7, 1956, Irene and George were united in marriage at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Graceville. They were blessed with 58 years together and a loving family. Irene was a devoted companion to George, a loving mother to her children, and a doting grandmother. A talented seamstress, cook, and baker she loved making clothes for her children—especially cowboy pajamas. Holidays were filled with her wonderful food and family. Along with George, Irene enjoyed playing cards, canning vegetables, going on walks, traveling, and bird watching. Irene was also an avid reader.
Irene is survived by her children, Steve (Wendy) Buresh, Cathy (Terry) Elke, Dave (Bonnie) Buresh, Daniel (Therese) Buresh, Cindy (Kyle) Oestreich, Richard (Amber) Buresh; 12 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; brothers, Irvin (Bernice) Reddy, Allan (Nancy) Reddy; sisters-in-law, Pat Reddy, Kathleen Reddy; other relatives and friends.
Irene is reunited in Heaven with her husband, George; daughter, Julie Buresh; parents, William and Vera; brothers, Edward Reddy, Fritz Reddy, and Ralph Reddy.
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I am so sorry. Sounds like her life was filled with the right combination of love, hard work, and fun. Thinking of you all.
I have so many fond memories of my older sister, Irene. I remember when she graduated from high school and started a job at the bank. When she got her first paycheck she purchased a refrigerator at the Gamble store in Graceville – that was our first refrigerator. A short time later she purchased our first TV. I am so grateful to have had such a wonderful, generous sister. She was the only sister with five brothers. No matter how old we are, losing a loved one is difficult. Don’t let go of precious memories, it helps us through difficult times.
So sorry for your loss. It is obvious she was a strong, loving, and impactful woman. Thinking of you all today.
I am so sorry about the loss of Irene. I worked with her at Masonic Home. She was one of the kindest people I have ever known.
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I have so many fond memories of my dear Godmother, Aunt Irene! From time on the farm near Cleveland, ND to visiting her in Jordan. She was so kind and loved her family so much. She was a hard worker for sure. I enjoyed my last visit with her in June.