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November is designated a time when American's recognize our nation's veterans for their service. Throughout the month, communities schedule special ceremonies to honor the men and women who have served in the military. While these honors are important, many may not realize that veterans could have emotional and physical service-related conditions that require consideration beyond expressions of gratitude. For example, veterans who served in World War II experienced different...
Al Joseph Mitchell, 67 of Lake Wales, died Feb. 12, 2020 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born Nov. 24, 1952 in Waverly. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a Deacon at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Wales. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 343 D St. in Lake Wales. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling arrangements....
Lake Wales pilot Greg Love officially hung up his wings and rotors Friday, Feb. 7 after a 25-year aviation career with the Polk County Sheriff's Department. Turning just 60 this year Love actually will continue flying as a sheriff's reserve deputy and as a pilot with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The sheriff who hired him, Lawrence Crow, and current Sheriff Grady Judd showed up to recognize Love's service along with family, friends and co-workers at a luncheon held insid...
Lansing "Lance" Poole, 75, passed away Saturday, Jan. 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 7, 1944 in Miami to the late Henry W. and Frances (Jordan) Poole. He has been a resident of the area since 1993 coming from Miami. He was a retired Lieutenant for the City of Miami Fire Rescue for 24 years. Lance was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, a dedicated family man, an active member in his Church and the men's...
Lake Wales Main Street Director Karen Thompson is so excited about the possibility of a tap room breathing life into downtown Lake Wales that she's asking city commissioners to allocate $100,000 in incentives for a proposed "specialty tavern" that would feature a self-serve, high-tech "beer wall" with 40 taps. That's half of what the city budgeted for incentives for the entire 2019-2020 year. Operating as the city's Community Redevelopment Agency, the commission will consider...
Ronald Clifford "Ronnie" Huggins, 65, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born November 15, 1954 in Batavia, NY. He grew up in Polk County then later moved to West Palm Beach for his career in construction and returned in 2009 when he retired. He was the project superintendent for Clark Construction. He was a member of Waverly Baptist Church and Lake Wales American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, was a big 49ers fan, loved to cook...
Ronald Glen Kessel, 76, of Orion, IL and Lakeshore, FL passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. He was born Feb. 4, 1943 in Moline, IL to the late Glen J. and Nellie V. (Engholm) Kessel. He was a retired plans analyst at the Rock Island Arsenal. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. Known as "Ron the tool man", Ron could do and fix anything. His hobbies included volunteering at the Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, woodworking, metal working, and...
Roy E. Kauffman, 96,of Frostproof passed away Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. He was born June 25, 1923 in Waynesboro PA to the late Ephram A. and Jeanetta (Martin) Kauffman. He was a specialist for Carlisle Navy Depot for 31 years before retiring. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army Air Corps serving in The Civil Conservation Corp and WWII in Hawaii, Okinawa and Avon Park Bombing Range. He is preceded in death by his 1st wife Lillian Amerson, 2nd wife Gladys M. Kauffman, brothers Dan...
Alquin H. Klaphake, 87, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born October 22, 1932 in Alexandria, MN to the late George and Agnes Klaphake. He has been a resident of the area since 1984 coming from Minnesota. He was a supervisor for 30 years for Schweigert Meat Company. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Dundee. Alquin was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife...
As everyone was preparing to honor Veterans for Veteran's Day, the GFWC Woman's Club of Lake Wales was gearing up to carry on their traditions and dedication to serving the Veterans in the Community through some very special means. On Wednesday, Nov. 6 the Woman's Club House began to smell heavenly with the delicious aromas of spaghetti sauce and garlic bread. The tables were decorated in red, white, and blue and awaited the guest who were to fill them for the "Take A Vet to...
John Anthony Hodurski, 75, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. He was born November 6, 1944 in Nyack, NY to the late Bruno and Etoile A. (Knoebel) Hodurski. He has been a resident of the area for 4 years coming from Cape Cod Harwich, Massachusetts. He was a meeting house mechanic for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and the Massachusetts Army National Guard and Coast Guard. He was a Ham Radio Operator, member of the Lake Wales Radio Amateur’s Club. He loved m...
Robert Earl Hallfin, 78, of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 He was born March 13, 1941 in St. Paul, MN to the late Peter and Sally A. (Starr) Hallfin. He has been a resident of the area since 2013 and was a resident of Winter Haven since 1977. He was a retired traffic logistics manager. Robert was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving from 1959-1960. He was a lifelong golfer, and known for his expertise with a pool cue. His nickname was the "Banker". He was a...
Larry Woodson, 71, of Lake Wales, died Nov. 9, 2019 at Advent Health of Lake Wales, (formerly Lake Wales Medical Center). He was born in Baltimore, MD on Jan. 19, 1948. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.L...
The GFWC Woman's Club of Lake Wales joins the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) in recognizing all Veterans past and present in recognition of Veterans Day The GFWC Woman's Club of Lake Wales will hold their November General Meeting at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at 275 E Park Avenue, downtown Lake Wales, and all ladies are invited to attend. This meeting is dedicated to honoring our Veterans both fallen and living. The program will be include the Color Guard from...
Albert Denver Penrod 69, of Lake Alfred passed away Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born April 9, 1950 in Johnstown, PA to the late Albert and Lucy (Turner) Penrod, Sr. He has been a resident of the area for 2 ½ months coming from Buffalo, NY. He was self-employed as an accountant and of the Lutheran faith. He was the former owner of Springbrook Golf in Elma, NY. Albert was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force. He is preceded in death by his wife Linda Penrod. He is survived by his daughter...
Richard Thomas Rowland, 87, of Nalcrest passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 2, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Daniel J. and Sarah (Lutz) Rowland. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Selden, NY. He was an Army Reserve Technician and was 1st Sergeant when he left the Army. He was of the Catholic faith and a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. Richard was the President of the Chapter 1018 National Association of Active and Retired...
Richard Thomas Rowland, 87, of Nalcrest passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born December 2, 1931 in New York, NY to the late Daniel J. and Sarah (Lutz) Rowland. He has been a resident of the area since 1992 coming from Selden, NY. He was an Army Reserve Technician and was 1st Sergeant when he left the Army. He was of the Catholic faith and a veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. Richard was the President of the Chapter...
Retired U.S. Marine Kathryn "Kat" Gates-Skipper got used to being a female trailblazer throughout her 20-year military career. So it's not surprising she will become the first female Marine inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. State Rep. Mike LaRosa nominated the Lake Wales veterans activist and Gates-Skipper was chosen one of 16 inductees in the Hall of Fame Class of 2019. Since it was created in 2013, the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame has inducted 70 veterans,...
Peter William Kessler, 81, of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at the Lifecare Center in Winter Haven. He was born June 16, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Richard and Carol (Thompson) Kessler. He has been a resident of the area since 1985 coming from Indiana. Peter received his bachelor’s degree in history in 1965 from Lake Forest College in IL and was a bookkeeper with Bethlehem Steel Corporation and a Veteran in the United States Navy. He was a volunteer at Bok Tower Gardens for 8 years, a volunteer f...
It's a new school year at McLaughlin Middle & Fine Arts Academy - and it's also shaping up to be a year like no other. From the school's administrative structure to team-building activities for staff members, from strategies designed to cultivate students' school pride to an outpouring of support from the community, it's clear that positive change is taking place at McLaughlin. "It's a new era," said Principal Sharon Chipman. "We're building a team, a culture, and the...
Born Peter Stepanovs in Latvia, he ultimately immigrated to California after surviving through the trials of WWII Germany and by the grace of sponsorship from the Catholic Church; Peter Wayland found his home in South Florida. On September 9, 2019 Peter passed at his residence in Lake Wales. He came here from Miami/Key Largo area in 1983 with his family. He was a retired Department of Agriculture employee and a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. He...
Lee Harry Burleton, 91, of Lake Wales passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at his home. He was born February 21, 1928 in Fond du Lac, WI to the late George and Louise Burleton; and he came here from Packwaukee, WI in 2015. He was a retired wireman/electrician for G & L and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion Post 75 in Fond du Lac, WI and sang with The Barber Shop Quartet. Lee was preceded in death by his first wife, Joanne Hetzel...
Carol Katzman Pacheco, 75 of Lake Wales, died Aug. 6 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. She was born Dec. 21, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York and was a U. S. Army Veteran. Services are incomplete. Epps Memorial Funeral Home in Lake Wales is in charge of local arrangements....
William V. “Bill” Spencer, 91, of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, July 21 at Hawthorne Inn in Winter Haven. He was born October 28, 1927 in Stockton, AL to the late William Vernon and Ginsey (Hare) Spencer and he has been a resident of the Lake Wales Area since 1983 moving here from Toronto, then to Winter Haven in 1996. Bill retired from Sherman Equipment Supply in Toronto. Bill was a member of the Winter Haven Worship Center, A member of the Full Gospel Businessman’s Fellowship, Former President of Lake Wales Chapt...
Fred “Pete” Ghould Cleveland, 83, of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Life Care of Winter Haven. He was born August 12, 1935 in Charlton, Massachusetts to the late Chauncey G. and Mamie A. (Geiger) Cleveland. He has been a resident of the area for 2 years coming from Cape Coral, Florida. He was a retired Mason and veteran in the United States Army serving in Korea. He is preceded in death by his brother Everett Walter Cleveland. Survivors include his daughters Janine White of Midlothian, VA, Cynthia Cle...
