The loving wife, mother, and my best friend has passed away after several months of illness on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022. Loni and Russell were united in marriage on January 12th, 1996, in Phoenix, Arizona. Loni was born in Heidenheim an der Brenz Germany on July 23rd, 1948. Loni enjoyed her occupation in the restaurant business she owned in Germany and changed her career to nursing home health care after moving to the United States. Loni was a kind and compassionate person to all she met and was acquainted with.
Ilona is survived by her husband Russell Lee, her daughter Tanja Lutz, son-in-law Lothar Lutz, sister Edda Schafranek, 4 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
We all miss Ilona dearly. [more]