Barbara J. Marolla, of Horicon, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on April 21, 1936, the daughter of Bernard and Sophia (nee Povlick) Muschinski.
Barbara was a loving and caring mother, who dedicated her early life of her working career to raising her children. Afterwards, she worked part-time with her husband, Julius, at the Horicon Reporter and also part-time at the Mayville Piggly Wiggly in the catering department. When she wasn't working outside the home, she enjoyed baking, sewing, and other craft projects, and spending time with her loving grandchildren.
She was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She is survived by her loving children, Catherine (Doug) Kuehl, Carla (Patrick Drinkwine) Schultz, Janis (Dave) DeCoster, and Dan (Lisa Christensen) Marolla; daughter-in-law, Sue Marolla; grandchildren, Dustin, Griffin Marolla, Marie (Derek) Hechimovich, Sophi (Rodney) Ellison, Rachel (Jordan) Steiner, Ryan (Auburne) Schultz, David (Marica) DeCoster, Mark (fiancé, Hannah Echols) DeCoster, and Adam Christensen; and great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Livia, Coral, Davis, Lillian, Jayda, Wade, and Weston. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Mary (Pete) Marsch; and by nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius; her son, Michael; son-in-law, Jan Schultz; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Katelyn Steiner; brother-in-law, Ed (Bette) Marolla; brothers and sisters, Robert, William, Virginia, Rita, and Bernard.
A memorial Service was held Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 950 Washington Street, Horicon, WI 53032. The family received relatives and friends on Wednesday at church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The memorial service followed at 11 a.m. Interment was in St. Malachy Cemetery in Horicon.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to caregivers over the last 10 years for the compassion and loving care that Barbara received.
