Teresa (nee Sapienza) Stratton, 74, died peacefully on January 3, 2023.
Claude Cameron Stratton, 74, died peacefully weeks later, on January 30, 2023.
They had been married nearly 52 years.
Claude, better known as “Junior” and “Coach” was a dedicated employee of United Airlines for 51 years, where he worked as a radio and electric engineer. He spent many years coaching in the Pop Warner Football league and other sports in Elgin, Illinois.
Teresa, better known as “Terri,” was a wonderful cook and homemaker. She loved her children, grandchildren, and teaching. She was an advocated special needs educator in the U46 school district in the Elgin, Illinois community. She spoke four languages and taught English as a second language at Elgin Community College.
Claude and Terri are survived by their three children, Carla (Ryan) Seloover, Cameron Stratton, and Curtis (Rachel) Stratton, their grandchildren, Kayleigh Archer, Rhiannon Archer, Alexis Franks, Violet Stratton, Justin Stratton, Wilson Stratton and, Winston Stratton, along with their great grandchild, Taylor Rodger Earls.
Claude and Terri will be missed dearly by all who knew them, but they are rejoicing in heaven now that they are reunited again. Claude and Terri are now angels for the family and community.
A celebration of life will be held March 11, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to time of prayers at 5:30 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Details will be shared on Facebook. Following the celebration, Claude and Terri will be buried in their family cemetery in Townsend, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Claude and Terri can made to the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/
For further information, you can contact DeFiore Funeral Home, 847-515-8772, or online condolences may be left at www.defiorefuneral.com
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My deepest condolences to all of you. Your parents were great people and will be missed. Take joy that they are reunited with their ancestors.
I worked with Claude for many years. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and processed a friendly and calm demeaner, truly a southern gentleman. I was shocked to hear of his and his wives passing. Rest in peace my friend.
I am so very sad to see that both Claude and Terri passed away. John worked with Claude until he retired . We were at parties with them a few times and they were both great to know. My prayers and thoughts are with all of the family. God bless all of you.
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family. I worked with Claude at Ohare for many years. He was a great R&E and human being. ALWAYS ready and willing to help anybody. He was missed when he retired and even more so now.
there are never right words to express sympathy and consolation when someone close to you passes. when that someone is a parent it is more difficult to find the right thing to say to convey the love and support that is offered. I loved your folks. they were always kind and loving to myself and my family, they always made us feel like a part of your family. it goes without saying that if there is anything I can do, you need only ask. my love, support and prayers will be with all of you
I worked with Claude as an R&E at the O'hare hanger in the early 90s and learned a great deal from him along the way. Claude could always make me smile with his gentle southern humor while in the thick of things. A great guy and friend. My condolences to Claude's family as I too am saddened by your loss.
Worked with Claude for many years at United. He helped and others all the time. He was a good guy. Sorry for your loss. Pat