James Lucius Dakota

James Lucius Dakota

November 28, 1982 - November 25, 2021

Mashkawigabow, James Lucius Dakota, age 38, passed away on November 25, 2021. Visitation will begin at 5 PM on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation. Funeral Ceremony will begin at 10 AM on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Reservation with Gisibaganeb officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia.

Mashkawigabow, James Lucius Dakota was born on November 28, 1982, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to James Jayboy Donley and Ellen Dakota. He enjoyed watching football and basketball. James liked to spend his time fishing and being with his family. He will always be remembered for his ability to cheer people up.

James is survived by his daughter, Karma Strong; sister, Jennifer Dakota; brothers, William Dakota, Aaron Banks; best friend, Natasha Garbow; nieces, Aliyah, Delicia, Tay'Lahna, Shayna, Kathryn; nephews, Jaelonte, Johnta, Levon, William; great-niece and nephew, Paris'Lee Dakota and Semha Swift; and many cousins, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Upcoming Events

Visitation

DEC 3. 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM (CT)

District 1 Community Center

43646 Virgo Rd

Onamia, MN 56359

Funeral Ceremony

DEC 4. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CT)

District 1 Community Center

43646 Virgo Rd

Onamia, MN 56359

Cemetery Details

Vineland Cemetery

Utopia Rd

Onamia, MN 56359