Barbara Ann McCollough


Barbara Ann "Barb" McCollough, age 73 of Baraboo passed away with her family and friends by her side Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospice Center in Fitchburg. Barb, daughter of Victor and Dorothy (Jochman) Kowalke was born Dec. 9, 1943 in Baraboo. She was a graduate of Reedsburg High School. Barb worked for Badger Ordnance for a short time and retired from Flambeau after 30 years of employment. Barb loved the outdoors, especially sitting in the sun; she was an avid Packers fan and enjoyed socializing.She is survived by her son, Shane (Kristen Arnett) McCollough of Wilton; daughter-in-law, Tammy Hinze of Hillsboro; siblings, Duane "Butch" (Nancy) Kowalke of Baraboo, Gary (Penny) Kowalke of Baraboo, Tom (Deb) Kowalke of Reedsburg, Judy Braun of Baraboo, Steve (Laurie) Kowalke of Baraboo; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as special friend, Shirley Clark Cahoon of Dodgeville. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, David D. Kowalke and her son, Michael Todd Hinze.The family will hold a celebration of life gathering on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Glacier Rock, located in the Clarion Hotel in Baraboo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.