LaMae Clara James, age 96, of Park Rapids, MN passed away on Saturday January 27, 2024 at Greenwood Connections Nursing Home in Menahga, MN. She was born on December 14, 1927 in Park Rapids, MN to Melvin and Katherine (Becker) Franks. She loved growing up and living on Straight River and attended the nearby country school and Park Rapids High School. On January 21, 1946, she was married to LaVere James in Park Rapids, MN. They were married for nearly 55 years when LaVere passed away on January 11, 2001.