Bonelle “Bonnie” Marie Sorgenfrei, age 85, of Virginia, MN, and Lake Vermilion, Cook, MN, and formerly of White Bear Lake, MN, died peacefully Thursday, August 8, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born December 24, 1938, in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Donald and Adeline (Retterath) Lloyd.  Bonnie was a graduate of Wahpeton High School and North Dakota State College of Science.  She was united in marriage to Frederick John Sorgenfrei on June 1, 1963, in Alexandria, MN. 

                Bonnie worked as an Administrative Assistant at Honeywell and White Bear Lake School District.  She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Hugo, MN.  Bonnie loved the outdoors, from water skiing, to relaxing in the sun to trimming brush.  Grandchildren and nieces and nephews were the grateful recipients of hand-made clothing and beautiful quilts.  While wintering in Lake Havasu, AZ, she shared her talents as a quilting instructor.  She also enjoyed beading, making cards and playing cards and games. 

                Bonnie is survived by her husband: Fred; children: Steven (Kathy) Sorgenfrei of Lino Lakes, MN, and Shawna Kelsey of Hugo, MN; grandchildren: Kristi (Trevor) Smith, Matt Sorgenfrei, Andrew (Mara) Kelsey, Alex (Heather) Kelsey and Elizabeth Kelsey; great-granddaughter: Alayna Kelsey; in-laws, Shawna and Don Kishel, Orville (Vicky) Henderson; nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

                She was preceded in death by her parents: Donald and Adeline Lloyd; brother, Duane; sister-in-law: Carol (Sorgenfrei) Henderson and her beloved pets.

                A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Cook, MN with visitation one hour prior to Mass.   Fr. Beau Braun will be the Celebrant. Inurnment will be at the Cook Community Cemetery. 

                Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia.  To express condolences online please see:   www.baumanfuneralhome.com.