"What a beautiful loving spirit Aunt Millie had. I spent many hours as I grew up, running across the street to Aunt Millie's; learning to make bread,and that wonderful white cake of hers. To this day, I make bread on every holiday and we always attribute Aunt Millie for teaching me. She has touched my heart and my life and will always be remembered with loving thoughts. I am glad she is at peace now. Cindy"
In loving memory of
Emilie F. Stratton
August 6, 1912 - November 14, 2007
EMILIE STRATTON MUSCATINE, Iowa - Emilie F. Stratton, 95, of Muscatine, died Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at Lutheran Homes. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Paul Ostrem of the Zion Lutheran Church will officiate the service. Casket bearers will be Rusty Tompkins, Dean Tompkins, Charlie Brade, Phillip Brade, James Brade, Larry Stratton, Fred Stratton, Fritz Stratton and Jason Stratton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. . Emilie was born on August 6, 1912, in Muscatine, the daughter of William and Emily Reschauer Brade. She married James Logan Stratton on September 26, 1936, in Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1992. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Emilie enjoyed cooking, reading, working crossword puzzles and other puzzles, and most of all spending time with her family. Survivors include a daughter, Beatrice Joy Stratton; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Michael Stratton; and four brothers, William F. Brade, Benjamin Brade, Carl Brade and Otto E. Brade, and seven sisters, Olga Getz, Hilda Jean Marx, Augusta 'Ruth' Martin, Amalie 'Molly' Mac Donald, Emma 'June' Nicholay, Rosalie Darrin and Alma Brade.
Tributes
"Aunt Millie & Uncle Jim were more than neighbors,they were the first to share the good & the bad happenings in our families life. Aunt Millie was there to console or help in any way she could expecting nothing in return. Her door was always open as she was cooking, canning or baking bread. After I moved from Muscatine she never failed to remember birthdays, anniversaries, etc. I will be forever greatful for the caring love they shared with my daughter Cindy.As we continue on in our journey of life, Aunt Millie will always have a special place in our hearts. Thank you Aunt Millie for the love we shared."
"My sweet "M". My best friend. I feel such peace in having kown her. She was the Mother I never had. Emilie Was a great person, a joy to be with,and so easy going it was hard not to love her. I will miss her spirit,our friendship and the loving woman she was. In being with her when she took her last breath,gave me great saddness for my loss,and joy knowing her pain was over. She will live on in my heart always. God bless her life,God bless her passing. Marge. "
""Aunt" Millie was very dear to me and my family as I was growing up, and in my adult life. She came to my rescue as a teen a few different times, and I enjoyed visiting with her over the years. Her mind stayed so sharp and she could speil off names of loved ones. I always admired that she was so good at the cryptiquotes, and a few years ago she gave me clues to figure them out. She was such a wonderful friend to my late mother, and we reminisced often. Honor her memory. Sandra"
"We want to express our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time."
"My heart and prayers go out to all the family and close friends. I am so glad Grandma has been a part of my life. I loved her and will miss her."
"She was loved and will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Regretfully, I will be unable to attend."
"We were sad to hear of Grandma's passing. Very sorry that we will not be able to attend services. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Bea and all the family."