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James Sam

1961 - 2026

James Sam obituary, 1961-2026, Onamia, MN

BORN

1961

DIED

2026

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LeMieur Funeral Home - Onamia Chapel

100 Pine St. N

Onamia, Minnesota

James Sam Obituary

Aazhawanang, James Sam, age 64, of Onamia, MN, passed away on January 16, 2026. Visitation held at 7 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Baadwewidang Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony held at 10 AM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Baadwewidang Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation with Nazhike officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the LeMieur Funeral Home in Onamia.

James was born on February 17, 1961, in Onamia, Minnesota, to Clara (Wind) and Charles Sam. He loved being outdoors, especially hunting, camping, doing yardwork, and going on bike rides. James liked to spend his time playing pool, gambling at the casino, and hanging out with his family.

James is survived by his sisters, Lorraine Sam, Deanna Sam, and Mary Sam; uncle, Warren "Charlie Bear" Skinaway; and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clara (Wind) and Charles Sam; brothers, Charles, Dennis, Marlin, and Kevin Sam; sisters, Karen Sam, Janice Sam, Kathleen Littlewolf, Darlene Sam, Judy Sam, Sandra Sam; and many other relatives.

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Published by Mille Lacs Messenger on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

19

Visitation

7:00 p.m.

Baadwewidang Community Center

Jan

20

Service

10:00 a.m.

Baadwewidang Community Center

Funeral services provided by:

LeMieur Funeral Home - Onamia Chapel

100 Pine St. N P.O. Box 117, Onamia, MN 56359

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