Kari Nevaeh Toney

Kari “My Sweetie” Nevaeh Toney was born to Colette “Mimi” Dawn Bugg and Kareem Abdul Toney of Illinois. She was an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. Her Indian name, Giiwedinookwe (North Wind Woman), was lovingly given to her by Fred Desjarlait, Waasamooginini, of Red Lake Nation. Kari grew up in Hinckley, Minnesota, surrounded by her family and community. She was lovingly raised by her dad, Re’chard “FooFoo” Morgan Bridges, who always called her “My Sweetie.”  Kari’s warmth, humor, and caring nature touched everyone who knew her – she was the kind of friend you could count on, always thoughtful and full of laughter. A bright and motivated young woman, Kari was currently attending Pine Technical and Community College for her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and was preparing to continue her education the following semester to become a Registered Nurse. Her passion for helping others reflected her generous heart and her deep sense of responsibility to care for those around her.

Kari began her spiritual journey on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by those whose lives she brightened.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Colette “Mimi” Dawn Bugg; uncle Clayton “CJ” Bugg Jr.; great-grandparents Charles Bugg Jr. and Geraldine Bugg; great-uncle Shawn Bugg Sr.’ auntie Rose Kingbird; great-grandparents Theresa “Mattie” Dunkley and James Dunkley; great-uncles Ingo Skjefte Sr. and Sam Albert Dunkley; great-aunties Debra Dunkley, Sandra Sayers, Melvina Bugg, Annabelle Hicks and Patricia Eylandt, great-uncle Terrance Zack Bugg.

Kari is survived by her grandmother, Karen “Tiny” Davis, of Hinckley, MN; her grandfather Clayton Robert Bugg, of Duncan, British Columbia; her aunties Katie “Bunny” Ann Bugg, Windy Rae Bugg (Neah Bay, WA), and Corrina Rae Davis; her uncle Buster Brown Dunkley; and her beloved brothers Re’Chard Bridges, Terrell Bugg, and Kaleb Mishler, all of Hinckley, MN; and aunties Titanna Frazier, Centhia Cobbs, Lanise Gamble and LaVera Braboy.

She is also lovingly remembered by her grandmother Vera Ross on her father’s side, her cousin/best friend Lucy and her cousin Mikey, and many other cherished relatives and friends who will hold her memory close to their hearts.

A wake will begin at 6 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Ponemah Boys and Girls Club and will continue until the service at 10 AM on Sunday, November 9, 2025 with Spiritual Leader Allen Hardy officiating. Active Pallbearers will be Re’chard Morgan Bridges II, Terrell Bugg, Buster Dunkley, Avery Miigizi Jackson, Tyrone Thomas Jr., Michael Thompson Jr., Ronnie Stillday, Kaleb Mishler, Brandon Olean, Erick Eynum.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Re’chard “Foo Foo” Morgan Bridges, Lucy Olean, Kareem Toney, Clayton Bugg, Misun Sam. Burial will be at the Family Burial Grounds in Ponemah. Arrangements provided by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service, serving Northern Minnesota.

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