Samantha Jean Ajax died on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.  She was 21 years old.

Samantha was born on October 2, 2004 in Princeton, MN and attended Isle schools.  She enjoyed drawing, painting, and all animals but had recently fallen in love with taking in and loving any cat she came across.  She would spend as much time as she could with her little brother, Brantley who adored her.  Samantha also enjoyed being in nature, hanging out with friends, competing in sports, fishing, camping, going for walks with her dog, Ace and exploring abandoned houses with her sister.

She is survived by her mother, Katie Dunphy of Milaca; her father, Tim Ajax of Isle; her grandparents, Jay Schanche and Kathy Ajax of Onamia, Mark and Laura Dunphy of Isle, Terry and Sherry Ajax of North Carolina; her brothers Johnathan and Brantley and her sister, Mary.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the McQuoid's Event Center led by the Reverend Doctor Josh Blair.  Visitation will be from 3 until 4 P.M. also at the Center.

Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremation Services, Mille Lacs Chapel.