

Ilona “Loni” Mary Emmert, 55, passed away in the presence of her family on March 28, 2017. She was born on September 28, 1961 to Herman Emmert and Julia Watson in Willoughby, Ohio. Loni worked in the music industry in Los Angeles for 37 years and was a published author of several novels. Loni leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Julia Watson; sisters, Patricia Emmert, Mary (Ron) Price, and Johanna (Derek) Pacifico; nieces and nephews, Elliott Duncan, Adam (Kendra) Duncan, Hannan Duncan, Goldie Duncan, Deanna Pacifico and Dylan Pacifico; great nephew, Jackson Duncan; and former brother-in-law, Peter Duncan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Loni on Monday, April 3, at 10:30 am at All Saints Catholic Church, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Rd. Knoxville, TN 37923 with entombment to follow at Berry Highland West. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 pm on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Berry Highland West Funeral Home, 9913 Sherrill Blvd., Knoxville, TN, 37932 with a Rosary Service at 6 pm with Father Michael Woods officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Loni’s honor to San Juan Capistrano Mission, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675. (949) 234-1300Friends and family are invited to share their condolences online at www.berryhighlandwest.com.
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