Dr. Michael Stratton,
September 2, 2012

"So sorry for your loss. I greatly appreciate the care, respect and compassion that Dr. Stratton showed to my parents. He will certainly be missed."

"Dear Cheryl: We just heard Sunday the 9th of Mike's passing on Aug. 31st. Even thought we only visited with you at the Hodel Reunions we feel a great loss. We can tell Mike must have been a great man by the effect of his passing had on others who knew him. Your brother Ron told us at church yesterday and we are still in shock. You have our sympathy and you will be in our prayers. May the Lord comfort your heart and bring you assurance of His Love. Cousin Glen & Sue"

"Dr. Stratton treated my son as an infant for colic and made a very positive impact in a very stressful time. He has treated my husband and I since we moved to Quincy 3 1/2 years ago and improved the quality of our lives immensely. He will be truly missed..."

"Cheryl and Family~ Living in Florida we get back home news always a few days later. We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We so loved your family pictures. He lived a wonderful life with you, the children (their spouses) and grandchildren. They always say that people leave their marks in life in different ways. We think his mark in life was that of being a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Our deepest love and sympathy to all of you. The scripture says that"JOY cometh in the morning"...someday you will SEE your JOY again. Love and Blessings~ Gary and Jean (Felker) Butler"

"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."

"I was very saddened when I heard the news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tara"

"I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Stratton's passing. He was such a great friend and I trusted him to the highest. All of you are in my prayers. I loved you little family so much."

"Dear Cheryl and family, You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers since we hear about Mike. He touched so many lives, but most importantly his love for you his dear wife, your four beautiful children and their spouses, and all your amazing grandchildren, plus the rest of your family and so many friends! May you and all your family feel the love, receive strength, and feel the comfort of our God! There are so many that want to help lighten you heavy load right now. I hope you can feel their love in such a difficult time! You and all your precious family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!! Thinking of your dear mother at this time also. All of always gave us such a warm welcome when we would visit Taylor even though it has been years! Our love, Keith and Bev Kuntz"

"Cheryl and Family: We were so shocked to read about Dr. Stratton. We had a lot of good laughs at our appointments. Please remember that when loved ones become memories..... their memories become treasures.......and we feel that he left you all very wealthy with his love and his wonderful spirit. Thinking of you.......Roger and Chris"

"Deepest sympathy for your loss. It brought back the memories of the Culver Stockton girls basketball days. Prayers are with you at this difficult time."

"Our deepest sympathy for the family. Mike was not only our chiropractor, but we also considered him our friend. His office always made you feel welcome. We are glad we got to know him, and will miss him."

""Keep Smiling" is what Dr. Mike would say to me after each visit for over 30 years of coming to him. I can't say I have ever known a person as compassionate, and carring towards others as Mike was. He wasn't just a doctor, he was a good friend. It is a blessing having the chance to have known him. So Cheryl, "Keep Smiling", as deaply as he will be missed, let it be a comfort to know he is with our Lord."

"Dr. Stratton was a kind and loving person. His time with us all too short. But he is not far away, nor is he in any pain. He is with God and happy. We will miss him very much. I pray that your grief be short and that the kind Holy Spirit will comfort you always. Ellen Obrock and family"

"Dear Stratton Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sincerely, Mike and Kim."

"My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. I have such fond memories of all of you from high school and will always remember how much Dr. Stratton cared about his children, his family, the school system and ALL the students at Palmyra High. I always admired his desire to help others (and did) no matter what their situation. My thoughts and prayers are with you all."

"Jason and Natalie, and the entire Stratton Family. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, in the loss of your Father, Husband and Grandfather. Linda and Rudy"

"Cheryl and Family; our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. What a true Christian Doc Stratton was. He was always kind, thoughtful and caring to my wife and I. He always took time for us when we were his patients - and I know that he was that way for so many. I know that he was a strong rock for many people and found myself at times, opening my heart and pouring it out to him while I was in the room for an adjustment. He was simply a good man. We are so sorry for your loss. With sympathy and prayer. Paul & Brenda"

"I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Stratton's passing. For twenty-four years I have been coming to his office for treatment. Dr. Mike dedicated his life to chiropractic care, nutrition, and the total health and well being of his patients. He was kind, gentle, and caring. Through the years we spoke of many things and he came to know me very well. Dr. Mike had the special gift of establishing this relationship with all of his patients. It was heartwarming to hear Dr. Stratton speak with love and pride of his family. Of course this included his life partner Cheryl. They worked side by side in the practice and were very charitable in helping others. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with Cheryl and the family during this difficult time. As you mourn his passing, celebrate Dr. Michael Stratton's life, and remember his parting words to all his patients, "Keep smiling." Holly"

"We are so sorry to hear of your loss... Our hearts are saddened at this news and we will be in prayer for the entire family. We always heard amazing things about "Michael's dad"..."

"Deepest sympathy to Cheryl and family from all the Kathmanns who grew up next to all the Hodels. Maybe we didn't know Mike except when we saw the family gathering for various reasons over on spruce street, but certainly enough to know that he was a kind and loving man happy to chat a while. Several times when only our dad ,Harry, was still living at 1410 Mike brought his tractor to plow the snow from dad's driveway .Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you ."

"Cheryl my heart goes out to you and your family. I feel honored to have known Dr. Stratton. He always had a smile on his face and was genuinely interested in his patients. What a wonderful man who will be missed."

"Cheryl, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. While I am truely saddend by Doc's passing I cant help but rejoice in knowing where he is. Talking to him and being treated by him was like spending time with my own father. He is one the finest Christian men I have ever known and what a blessing he was to me. What a fine example for young fathers to emulate. He will be missed. Matthew Akright and family"

"Cheryl, I was saddened to hear about Mike's passing. It has probably been 25 years ago that we had the Great River Chiropractic Society. I always enjoyed visiting with you and Mike. I know that he was a terrific Chiropractor to his patients and a loving husband to you. My prayers are with you and your family."

"Dr. Michael Stratton finished the course and kept the faith. He was a positive example of Christianity, a friend, and my chiropractor for some fifteen years. I was saddened to learn of his passing; many will miss him. To Cheryl and the family, you are in our prayers."

"Dr. Stratton was always a kind of father figure to me, and he quite literally fixed me physically and spiritually while I went to his clinic. The lessons he has taught me and inspiration he has given me will impact me for the rest of my life. I feel blessed having the chance to know a man like him. He will be dearly missed, and my deepest condolences go out to his friends and family."

"Cheryl and family, We are so sorry to see the news of Dr. Mike.s death in the Sunday paper. This must have been sudden and we are in shock of the news. Please know you are all in our hearts and prayers in this time of your loss of your life partner. We will be at the visitation Monday evening. His spirit will live on and you now have a special "Guardian Angel" on duty for all of you, forever. Hugs and love, thinking of you from Rick and Alice Tinklenberg"

"Our hearts go out to the Stratton family. We are so blessed to have known him. What a wonderful person. God has someone very special with him now. I am glad I was able to come see Mike recently and talk with him about his family. It was obvious how much his family and his family of patients meant to him. Thinking about Cheryl and family in this most difficult time."

"Cheryl, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will miss him. He was always sent me away from the office with a smile."

"Together, with Mom Esther Stratton, we all extend our deepest sympathy, and are so saddened by your loss. To Wanda and Pat, what great big sisters and examples you are for all of us, To Cheryl, may God bless you with His amazing strength and faith to see you and your family thru the days ahead, May you feel surrounded by Mike's love for each of you at this most difficult time. Tommy always enjoyed his chats with him. With love from here & above, MJ"

"My wholehearted sympathy, Cheryl and family, at the passing of a man who gave his whole-heart to his faith, family, and the healing of others. Dr.Stratton blessed me, personally. He will be deeply missed by the Quincy commuinty! We pray the Holy Spirit comfort and guide you through this Valley."

"I am so sorry to hear of Mike passing. Mike was such a caring person and will be missed by so many. Cheryl my prayers are with you and your family."

"Cheryl & family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Michael's passing. We had been praying all week that he would pull through. He was such a good friend. We keep all of you in our prayers in the days ahead. May God comfort you."

"My heart grieves for your loss, and my prayers are with your family, staff, and his many patients who, like myself, loved Dr. Strattan dearly and held him in such high regard as both Doctor and friend. He will be truly missed. Kathy"

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. My sympathy goes to all the family."

"A very sad day learning of Mikes passing. I will always remember the times Dr. Mike helped me and others. We've lost a kind, gentle and caring soul. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family."

"Cheryl and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dr. Stratton was one of the most kind people I knew. No matter how busy, he always took time with his patients. Just a fine, genuine man. He will be missed."

"My love and prayers are with all of you! Your dear loved one was the same age as my brother Uriel when he passed on to be with the Lord. Loida, I have so many happy memories of the time spent with your family. I was able to get to Mike when I was in Taylor two months ago. Precious Memories!"

"My sympathy goes out to the family. He was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He has helped me for so long and will be truly missed."

"Sympathy is extended to the entire family. He helped so many people through the years and will be truly missed. We are praying for the family."

"My heart and those of my family are with each of you. Please know you are all so loved. Godspeed & All Our Prayers with you...Loving prayers to all. Kate and family"