Peter Gamez
Aug 1, 2022
Peter Gamez, 46
Peter Gamez of Frostproof passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence.
He was born June 28, 1976 in Houston, Texas. Peter worked for his father at a fruit stand.
Peter was preceded in death by his grandparents; and cousin, Victor Gamez. He is survived by his...
Harry John "Chic" Burns, Jr.
Jul 31, 2022
Harry John “Chic” Burns, Jr., 82
Harry John Burns, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his residence.
He was born November 7, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harry and Blanche Burns; he moved to Lake Wales from Ohio 12 years ago. Chic was a retired engineer...
Lonnie Robert Lonberger
Jul 30, 2022
Lonnie Robert Lonberger, 78
Lonnie Robert Lonberger of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his residence.
He was born August 6, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Harold and Mary Lonberger; he moved to Lake Wales from California 20 years ago. Lonnie was a retired sales associate for Walmart...
Linda Conner Ochoa
Jul 28, 2022
Linda Conner Ochoa, 62
Linda Conner Ochoa of Lakeland passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Lakeland Hospice House.
She was born May 1, 1960, in Lake Wales to the late James and Kathy Conner....
John Phillip Clemons
Jul 26, 2022
John Phillip Clemons, 50
John Phillip Clemons of Babson Park passed away Tuesday, July 26 th , 2022 at AdventHealth Orando.
He was born February 21 st , 1972 Pikeville, Kentucky; he moved from his hometown to Polk County to be a shop teacher at Frostproof Middle-Senior High where he retired after 20...
Judy Kate Curlee
Jul 24, 2022
Judy Kate Curlee, 75
Judy Kate Curlee passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Winter Haven.
She was born in Kissimmee Florida on April 15, 1947, to the late Howard and Minnie Thornton. Judy was active in her Church and Dundee Senior Group; she enjoyed her job as an accountant for 53...
Linda Johnsen Durkin
Jul 23, 2022
Linda Johnsen Durkin died peacefully at her home in Winter Haven, Florida after a battle with vascular dementia. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Michael E. Durkin, her daughter, Rachel Durkin-Drga (Todd), granddaughter Madeleine Drga, her sister Debra Johnsen Donnelly, niece Christina Donnelly, nephew Matthew Donnelly, several cousins, and countless friends around the country. She was...
Alfredo Gonzalez
Jul 22, 2022
Alfredo Gonzalez, 86
Alfredo Gonzalez of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.
He was born October 25, 1935 in Havana, Cuba to the late Justo and Gertrudis Gonzalez; he moved to Lake Wales from New York over 20 years ago and has been a resident of the...
David James Fehser, Sr.
Jul 21, 2022
David James Fehser, Sr., 78
David James Fehser of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his residence.
He was born December 23, 1943 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Irvin Fehser and Eleanor Stanley; he moved to Lake Wales from Boylston, Massachusetts in January of 2005. David was a retired...
Irene Cassimore
Jul 21, 2022
Irene Cassimore, 73
Irene Cassimore of Frostproof passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at AdventHealth Sebring.
She was born September 23, 1948 in Dover, New Jersey to the late William and Clara Riker; she was a winter resident of Frostproof for 10 years and permanently moved from Erin, New York in September of...
Betty Shacreaw
Jul 19, 2022
Betty Shacreaw, 67
Betty Shacreaw of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
She was born February 6, 1955 in Lake Wales to the late Kenneth and Imogene Tibado. Betty was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of the area. She enjoyed spending her time doing arts and crafts....
Martha Ruth Rainey
Jul 18, 2022
Martha Ruth Rainey, 66
Martha Ruth Rainey, a lifelong resident of Lake Wales, passed away on Monday July 18, 2022.
She was born on September 26, 1955, to the late Howard and Virginia Hartman.
She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed cooking, watching her soap operas, and taking care of...
Rosa Maria Laboy
Jul 18, 2022
Rosa Maria Laboy, 70
Rosa Maria Laboy of Lake Wales, passed away on Monday July 18, 2022.
She was born on September 21, 1951, to the late Tefilo and Santo Morales Alicea. Rosa was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, sewing, cooking, and arts & crafts.
Rosa is survived by her husband...
William Philip Koelsch
Jul 18, 2022
William Philip Koelsch, DVM, 77
William Philip Koelsch, DVM of Frostproof passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring.
He was born March 8, 1945, in Standish, Michigan to the late William and Dorothy Koelsch; he moved to Frostproof from Michigan in 2014. William graduated from MSU with a...
Linda Collins
Jul 16, 2022
Linda Collins, 74
Linda Collins of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at her residence.
She was born January 30, 1948 in Lake Wales to the late William and Lois Evans. Linda was a retired security officer and of the Baptist faith.
Linda was preceded in death by her...
Thomas H. "Tom" Davison
Jul 15, 2022
Thomas H. “Tom” Davison, 59
Thomas H. “Tom” Davison of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.
He was born August 5, 1962 in Belmar, New Jersey to the late Thomas and Margaret Davison; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey in 1992. Tom was a truck...
Sumatiben H. Patel
Jul 12, 2022
Sumatiben H. Patel, also known as Lalitaben
Sumatiben H. Patel of Avon Park passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born August 17, 1938 in India to the late Parbhubhai Nathabhai and Bhuliben Parbhubhai Patel. Sumatiben was a wonderful mother and...
James Leonard Hoyt
Jul 10, 2022
James Leonard Hoyt, 85
James Leonard Hoyt of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.
He was born June 27, 1937 in Exeter, New Hampshire to the late Thomas and Margaret Hoyt; he has been a resident of Lake Wales for over...
G W Sowell
Jul 8, 2022
G W Sowell, 37
G W Sowell of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in Lake Wales.
He was born May 25, 1985 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Ronnie and Dora Hill; he has been a Florida resident since he was 17 years old and moved to Lake Wales from Winter Garden...
Ann Marie Weber
Jul 6, 2022
Ann Marie Weber, 87
Ann Marie Weber of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Winter Haven Hospital.
She was born June 22, 1935 in Calumet, Michigan to the late Norman and Mildred Huhta. Ann was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing golf and traveling but loved spending time with her family overall....