John "Jack" Buchanan, 100, of Clarendon Hills, passed away July 7, 2024, at Oak Trace Senior Living Community in Downers Grove.
Mr. Buchanan was born in 1923 in Chicago. He served in World War II as a navigator in the Navy Air Corps, received a business degree from Northwestern University, followed by a distinguished career at Sears as a buyer. Most notably, he was known as the "Godfather of the Merry Mushroom," having introduced this popular ceramic collection to the housewares department.
He is survived by his son, John (Cheryl); his daughter, Joanne (Edward) Rutty; and his grandchildren, Lauren, Thomas, Matthew and Michael.
Funeral services were July 16 at Church of the Holy Nativity in Clarendon Hills.
Interment will be private.
Sullivan Funeral Home in Hinsdale handled the arrangements.
