Eugene E. Purington, 89, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, March 10, 2022 at River Bluff Nursing Home. He was born September 21, 1932 in Richland County, WI, the son of Edward and Ethel (Whiteaker) Purington. Eugene served in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to Betty Lou Adams on August 15, 1953 in Boscobel, WI. He was an electrician at Barber Colman for 30 years. Former member of the Moose Club #295. Together with Betty, he enjoyed square dancing and ballroom dancing, even traveled to Europe for a dancing tour for 2 weeks. Eugene enjoyed spending time with Craig. He loved just sitting around and talking about the old days on the farm. Eugene liked gardening and tinkering around the house.
Survived by his sons, Craig (Paula) Purington, Bruce Purington; grandchildren, Michele (Brian) Brown, Eric (Rachelle) Purington, Zachary (Jamie) Purington, Raven (David) Cooter; great-grandchildren, Tyler Brown, Kyle Brown, Avalon Purington, Zoey Purington, Lilly Purington, Emmett Purington, Emmy Lou Cooter and Ella Marie Cooter. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Ray Purington. The family wishes to give a special thanks to River Bluff Nursing Home for their loving care of Eugene.
A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Purington family.
