Bonita (Boni) Kay Freeburg

A Minnesota Celebration of Life for Bonita “Boni” Kay Freeburg Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM 436 Buchanan St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 After an incredibly beautiful Celebration of Life for our mom in Hermosa Beach, Jill and I are looking forward to bringing her home to Minnesota and gathering with the family and friends who were such an important part of her life. Bonita “Boni” Kay Freeburg passed away on July 12, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of friendships, laughter, faith, beauty, and so many wonderful memories. Minnesota was home for much of Mom’s life. It was where she raised her family, built her career, owned Brides of France, made lifelong friendships, played countless games of cards, cheered on her Vikings, and created homes that were always beautiful—but more importantly, always made you feel welcome. Mom knew how to enjoy life. She wanted the best table in the restaurant. She could find the freshest bunch of flowers. She loved a great meal and would regularly declare something “the best _ I’ve ever had!” She loved the blues, vintage jewelry, traveling, football, being near the water, and spending time with the people she loved. And, of course, Boni had style. She was almost always the coolest-dressed person in the room, and somehow she made it look effortless. And no Boni outfit was truly complete without a fabulous scarf. ❤️ So, just as we did in Hermosa Beach, we invite you to wear a scarf in Boni’s honor. She would absolutely love seeing a room full of people she adored wearing scarves for her. She had a beautiful eye for everything around her, but her greatest gift was the way she made people feel. So now we want to gather one more time in the place where so much of her story was written. Please join Beth and Jill on Sunday, October 4th, from 1:00–4:00 PM for an open-house celebration of Boni. Come share stories, laugh, eat, drink, and remember a woman who truly knew how to live. Food and beverages will be served. At 2:30 PM, we will gather for a prayer and raise a glass in a special toast to Boni. We would love for you to bring your favorite Boni memory, photo or story to share. And then, in true Boni fashion, we're keeping everyone on schedule... VIKINGS KICKOFF IS AT 3:30! 💜🏈😂 So yes, your prompt exit at 4:00 PM will be expected! Mom would absolutely understand. In fact, she'd probably be wondering why we weren't already in front of the TV. We hope the afternoon feels exactly the way she would want it to—warm, welcoming, filled with good food, good stories, laughter, love, fabulous scarves, and all the people she treasured. “Boni taught us that faith should be lived, beauty should be shared, laughter should be abundant, and love should always be given freely.” We can't wait to celebrate her with all of you. With love, Beth & Jill