John J. Stratton

Isn't it strange? All week my beloved Uncle John was in my dreams and vividly present, flashing memories in my heart and mind -in HD Quality. It was not until Friday evening that I got the news. I remained crippled with grief all weekend. Since then... The Holy Spirit has revealed to my heart that ALL of us have received a Great Ally in Heaven. I look forward to the day when I can smell the cooking, and Hear that mountain of a man embrace me with his-"John-Wayne-Like-Voice" saying, "Michael-...

Dear Tom, Jeff, Larry, Jimmy, Kathleen and Stephen,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. It has been far too many years since I have seen everyone. Yet, I have such wonderful memories of Aunt Peggy and Uncle John. No matter what the occasion, some things were always clear: their love for each other, their love for their children and their desire to make sure everyone had a great time. Together, they created a legacy of a loving family. I hope you take comfort in...

To: Tommy, Jeff, Steven, Jimmy, Kathleen and Larry..... I am so sorry to hear that your dad (Uncle John) has passed away. I know you must feel such a tremendous loss. We offer our deepest sympathy to all of you. I will always remember Uncle John fondly....working so hard in the kitchen as the rest of us anxiously awaited his delicious turkey dinner with all the fixin's. We so loved celebrating the holidays and sharing so much laughter with all of you. Everyone should have warm family...

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father, John was a very nice man and I am honored to have known him. May the love of family help get you through this time. He will be missed by all.

Dearest Tom & Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our prayers go out to all of you at the time. We will always remember many good times spent with John & Peggy, they were both beautiful people that showed so much love to their family & friends. May God bless & comfort your whole family. Mike & Sandy McElgunn ( Madison Hgts. MI.)

We were all silent and in pray when we heard the news of you father's passing.

Please know I'll be will you in spirit and have been praying for your father's soul to find his way to his new direction.

Your dad is one of my favorite people and though I haven't seen him is so long, he was an important part of my upbringing.

He always reminding me of a big teddy bear, and your mom the rock behind the teddy bear.. he adored her so... I'll never forget his laugh...

Dear Tom, Kristin and Family -- our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. May he rest in peace. The Schroeder Family

I can only offer deep condolences and sympathy to the entire Stratton family for the passing of this grand patriarch. Mr. Stratton was a very present and dominant influence in my adolescent and sometimes disrespectful youth. This man however, always had my respect. For my remaining and cherished group of close friends, his passing sadly marks another ending to one of the final parental legacies of that fond era. May the roads rise to meet him in the Kingdom, until we all gather again...