Barbara Purpura

October 9th, 2025, She was born on July 4th, 1942 in Chicago IL. To Frank and Ann Witkowski. She

was a Devoted Wife of Ross Purpura and proud mother of two Daughters and one son, Laura

Tammisto, Lisa Blomberg and Ross Purpura (Barbie)

She was a Cherished Grandmother to 8 grandchildren, Adam Tammisto (Mary Beth) Michael

Tammisto, Amanda Zelinski (Mark), Sarah Sann (Ryly), Ross Purpura Jr. (Kelly), Linda Piertrzak, Vinnie

Purpura and Isabella Purpura, She is a Proud Great Grandmother of Aiden Tammisto, Rosalee Purpura,

Ella Sann, Ross Purpura III, Bentley Tammisto, Mark Zelinski Jr. She was proceeded in death by her

Father Frank Witkowski and Mother Ann Witkowski and Brothers Leeroy and Frank Witkowski.

She Lived a Beautiful Life, filled with Family, Adventure and Love. She adored Traveling the world,

exploring new places and Finding Beauty in nature. From Fishing in the Northwest Territories, Traveling

across Europe or Asia, or White water rafting down the Grand Canyon, to Gardening, golfing and

Fishing, She Embraced all experiences with joy and gratitude. She had an appreciation for art\. She

found peace in the simple moments, and especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and Great Grandmother children.

Barbara will be most remembered for her kind heart and love she poured into her family, especially with

her grand and great grandchildren.