Paul J. Schneider, 91, Wausau, formerly of Mundelein, IL, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 4, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 29, 1928 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Kolleng) Schneider.  On May 28, 1949, he married Florence Gruener at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Chicago.  She survives. Paul was a carpenter and worked for Cooper Stair in Libertyville, IL and later for...

Neil A. Masanz, 47, of Kronenwetter passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 with his loving family by his side, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, Wi.  He was born August 16, 1972 in Wausau, son of Allen Masanz and the late Judith (Bergs) Masanz.  On October 3, 2009 he married Hollie Watland in Mosinee, Wisconsin.  She survives. For many years Neil was employed at Sentry Insurance in Stevens Point as Senior Business Analyst. Neil was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed...

Aloha M. (Ponterio) Barlow, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 20, 2020. Aloha was born in Sparta, Wi on July 6, 1937.  She married Edward J. Barlow on July 2, 1956 at the Little Brown Church in the Vail. Together they farmed in the Melrose area for many years while raising their two daughters.  Later in life they lived in the Wausau area where Aloha worked for 20/20 Vision eyeglass up until the time of her death. Aloha is survived by her husband, Ed...

Merlyn P. Kamke, 91, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born in Schofield on November 8, 1928, son of the late Faale and Helen (Gies) Kamke. Merlie served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany from 1951 until his Honorable Discharge in 1953.  On June 4, 1960, Merlie and Arletta Kasten were united in marriage by Pastor G.C. Marquardt at St. Peter Lutheran Church, she preceded him in death on August 28, 2014, after 54 loving years of marriage.   Merlie...

Christine "Chris" Koskey, 56, passed away peacefully with family and close friends by her side on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was in palliative care at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield. Chris had been long battling a complicated illness. Chris is now reunited with the love of her life, Paul Frankwick who preceded her in death in 2014. Her short time with Paul was the happiest time of her life. Chris was born to Raymond and Pearl Koskey (Reimes) on June 17, 1963 in the City...

  Ronald D. Reiche, 84, a life-long resident of rural Edgar, Wi died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home. Ron was born on June 18th, 1935 in Wausau, Wi to Martin and Wanda (Winkert) Reiche.  He started life on a small farm near the Rib River in the Town of Rib Falls, Marathon County, Wisconsin. When he was 11 years old, his mother and father bought a small dairy farm on Cty Hwy H, three miles north of Edgar, WI. Ron graduated from Edgar High School class of 1953. ...

LaVerne “Vern” Springer, 79, Wausau, died at home with his family by his side on Friday, January 17, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 25, 1940 on the family farm on Holstein Lane just south of Edgar, son of the late Paul and Blanche (Austin) Springer.  Vern had six brothers and two sisters.  In his younger years, he worked on the family farm and attended a one room school, close to his home.  As an adult, he...

Felix C. D’Souza, 100, Weston, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 23, 1919 in Bombay, India, son of the late Joao and Leticia D’Souza.  On May 24, 1950, he married Esmeralda D’Souza in India, she preceded him in death. Felix worked as an engineer for the Port of Bombay for many years. Survivors include two children, Audrey (David) Kast, Wausau and Derrick (Charmaine) D’Souza, Denton, TX; five grandchildren, Nicole,...

William “Bronco Bill” Andreas 48, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2020, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born July 11, 1971 to the late Jerald and Alice (Kortbein) Andreas in Wausau. On July 28, 1989, he married Carrie Wright. During their 20 year marriage they had three children. On June 2, 2010, he married Jamie Babcock. They were married for six years. Bill enjoyed playing cards and online games, visiting family and friends, cooking, baking, knitting, fishing, biking and taking...

Dwane “Big Ed” O. Stoelting, 87, died Monday, January 13, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born April 16, 1932 in Merrill, son of the late Ora and Eldora (Bushor) Stoelting.  On May 27, 1978 he married Beverly Dahm at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau.  She survives. Dwane retired from Brokaw Paper Mill and served 2 ½ years in the Red Arrow Division, Merrill followed by 2 years in...