Obituaries

Kenneth Stottlemire, Sr. Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:51am

KENNETH STOTTLEMIRE, SR., 91, of Crosslake died at Golden Horizons on Crosslake on Oct. 20, 2025. He was born Oct. 29, 1934, to Louie and Peral (Bable) Stottlemire in West Virginia. He married Josephine Mrazek in Ohio on Oct. 27, 1962. He served in the Air Force. He was preceeded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife, Josephine, of Crosslake; son, Ken Stottlemire, Jr. of Green Valley, AZ; daughter Angela Stottlemire of Sebeka; two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private services will be held on Thursday, Dec.

Robert "Bob" Bosaaen Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:50am

ROBERT "BOB" LEE BOSAAEN, 70, of Crosby, passed away on Nov. 25, 2025 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born in Minneapolis on Sept. 23, 1955.   He was a musician and was a member of the Stoney River Band. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.   Preceding him in death are his father, Ingvold “Pete” Bosaaen; step- father, Frank “Fritz” Post; and his mother, Viva Post.

Robert "Bob" Austin Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:49am

ROBERT "BOB" AUSTIN, 91, passed away on Nov. 27, 2025 at Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby.   He was born in Crosby on Oct. 7, 1934 to Leslie and Lois (Pritchard) Austin.   Bob was a Vietnam veteran, and an honorable retired U.S. Air Force Veteran with 20 years of service. Bob traveled extensively throughout his USAF career, with his family in tow.  Following a short career as an American Family Insurance agent, Bob followed his passion for golf by working at the Ruttger’s Bay Lake Golf Courses  alongside his cohort, Joe Simons for over 20 years.

Eva Lorraine Starry Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:49am

EVA LORRAINE STARRY, 97, passed away on Nov. 24, 2025 at Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on Dec. 28, 1927, in Ross Lake Township to Leonard and Carol (Hughes) Bodle.  She was united in marriage to Frank Starry on Jan. 5, 1946, in Little Pine Township. She was a member of the Emily Wesleyan Church, where she served as a board member for years, taught both children's and adult's Sunday school classes, and sang in the choir.  For 25 years, she served on the Little Pine Township Board.

John Anthony Rocca Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:48am

JOHN ANTHONY ROCCA, 96, of Ironton, passed away on Nov. 28, 2025, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center on Crosby. He was born on July 6, 1929 in Crosby to Vincenzo and Michelina (Talaricio) Rocca. He was a retired manager and accountant for Zontelli Brothers and Pittsburg Pacific Mining Companies, Scorpion Inc., Artic Enterprises and Cuyuna Engines Inc. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.   He was a local farmer famous for his sweet corn and beef cattle operation.  He was an avid outdoorsman, with love to hunt, fish and garden. He regularly hosted morning coffee at home.

Olive Thea Horsager Slye Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:47am

OLIVE THEA HORSAGER SLYE, 91, of Emily, died on Nov. 17, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby.  She was born in Edgeley, ND. She met Jim at Vennard College and after graduation they pastored together in four Wesleyan churches in Iowa and Minnesota, with much of that time being spent at the Emily Wesleyan Church. In Olive's words, "I thoroughly enjoyed being a pastor's wife.  It was a joy to serve the Lord together." She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Esther Horsager and her brother, Leslie. She is survived by her husband, Rev. James W.

Gary Lloyd Gabel Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:46am

GARY LLOYD GABEL, 82, of Ankeny, IA, passed away Nov. 18, 2025, with his loving family at his side. Gabel has been a part-time resident of Washburn Lake for over 80 years. His family is one of the orginal “founders” of Iowa Camp. He and his wife, Sue, have spent their post-retirement summers relaxing at the cabin. He loved nature, fishing, photography, chatting with friends and just “watching the lake move.” A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Sandra Arlene Barnhart Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:45am

SANDRA ARLENE BARNHART, 74, of Ironton, passed away at her home on Nov. 19, 2025. She was born in Crosby on May 24, 1951 to Woodrow and Verna (Richter) Banks. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Crosby. Preceding Sandra in death are her parents and one daughter, Sarah Barnhart.

Carole LaVonne Lee Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:44am

CAROLE LaVONNE LEE, born March 17, 1945, to Glen and Rose Taylor in Aitkin, died on Oct. 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She spent her early years in Minnesota before marrying and moving west to Arizona. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in Crosby. She later enjoyed many wonderful years in Southern California before retiring back to Arizona. She was steadfast in her faith and devoted to her family. Known for her hospitality, grace, and prayerful spirit, she made everyone around her feel loved and welcomed.

Margo Louise Buchite Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 01/13/2026 - 9:43am

Our precious daughter, Margo Louise Buchite, was born into the arms of Jesus on Nov. 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, MN. Though her time on earth was brief, she filled our hearts with an unmeasurable love that will remain forever. Margo is the beloved daughter of Cody and Brittney Buchite, and the cherished sister of Maverick, Rose, Olson, and Porter. She is deeply loved by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many others who prayed for and loved her before she was born. During her short time with us, Margo was baptized and surrounded by love, warmth, and peace.