Frances M. Stratton Obituary (1923

Frances M. Stratton, age 91, of Menomonie, WI died Friday, June 27, 2014 at The American Lutheran Home in Menomonie, WI. The former Frances Mary Moe was born February 22, 1923 in Menomonie, WI to Carl and Mary (Kuester) Moe. She grew up in the north Menomonie Junction area and lived there most of her life. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie and attended North and Central Schools. Frances worked at Parker Pen in Menomonie and she worked at the Defense Plant in Madison before her marriage. On May 14, 1947 Frances married Lyle Stratton in Stillwater, MN. They made their home in north Menomonie and were members of Christ Lutheran Church. Frances was a wonderful cook, she also enjoyed playing cards but her main focus and passion was her family. She always loved family get-togethers. Frances was a kind and loving person who never had a bad thing to say. Frances is survived by her children; Sharon (Ron) Sterry of Lakeville, MN, Patsy (Tom) Styer of Menomonie, Cheryl (Gary) Guptill of Prescott, AZ;, Sue (Mike) Stokke of Duluth, GA, Willis (Leah) Stratton of Desert Hot Springs, CA and Lori (Ron) Wilsey of Menomonie; seventeen grandchildren, Randy, Rhonda, Todd, Heidi, Brett, Keri Jo, Kristin, Caitlin, Michael, Sam, Luke, Laci, Jenna, Haley, Joshua, Tiffany and David; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Lou Millar; a brother, Alton Moe; and a sister-in-law, Elinor Moe; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mary Moe; her husband Lyle; brothers, Roy Erickson and Virgil "Bud" Moe; a grandson, Rick Sterry; a great-grandson, Chase Sterry; a special nephew, John Millar; brother-in-law, Jeptha Millar and sister-in-law, Marion Moe. The family of Frances would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the American Lutheran Home and St. Croix Hospice for the loving care given Frances in her last years. Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor Geoff Scott officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Christ Lutheran/Halvorson Cemetery in Menomonie. Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family.