Barbara A. Zomparelli

Barbara A. Zomparelli obituary, Hillside, IL

Barbara A. Zomparelli

Barbara Zomparelli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home on Jan. 20, 2026.
Barbara A. Zomparelli, 87, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born on July 15, 1938, to the late Charles and Josephine Wisniewski.

Barbara was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late Anthony L. Zomparelli; she was a loving mother to Donna (Mark) DeKlyen and Ronald (Susan) Zomparelli; cherished grandma of Kristen (Josh) Pham, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Theissing, Lauren Zomparelli (Brian DeMeyer), and Heather DeKylen (Harley Yerdon); Great grandma to Zoey, Carter, Benjamin, and Ryan; and sister to Dolores and Yvonne.

Barbara enjoyed cooking and being very crafty, including knitting, sewing, and crocheting. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family.

A visitation for Barbara will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 North York Street, Elmhurst. Interment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside.

Arrangements in care of Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home. For information (630) 834 – 1133.

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