Tonja “Frenchi” (Slater) Stratton
December 7, 1971 -
November 14, 2020
Tonja Rose Stratton, “Frenchi”, age 48, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 14th, 2020 of a cardiac arrest in her home.
She was born December 7th, 1971 to William and Darlene (Ridolfi) Slater, Sr. Tonja graduated from Bradford High School, Class of ’90.
On October 10th, 1998, she married Scott Stratton. They were blessed with three incredible children.
In addition to earning Server of the Year while waitressing, her “glittery” personality allowed her to put a smile on all of her patrons faces.
Nick-named “Frenchi” by her friends, Tonja was fun loving and free spirited who was known for always wearing glitter. She was continuously on the hunt for antiques and would often be found at rummage sales and swap meets. In recent years, painting homes became another source of enjoyment. Her curiosity and desire to learn, even enabled her to build a motorcycle!
Tonja’s lovable spirit will be greatly missed by; her husband, Scott, her children Gabriella, Drake and Trevor; her parents, William and Darlene; three brothers, Jeffery, Jeremiah and William {Leah}; her grandmother, Rosemary Ridolfi, along with loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, August Ridolfi; paternal grandparents’ William and Loretta Slater and mother and father in law, Robert and Delores Stratton.
Service Info
Bring your smiles and loving hearts to celebrate her life at the visitation which will be held on Thursday, November 19th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held privately. Interment will take place in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Women’s and Children’s Horizon, Inc. 2525 63rd Street, Kenosha, WI 53143 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Due to public health concerns, and in compliance with CDC guidelines, only 50 people will be permitted to enter the funeral home at one time. For the safety of our guests, you may be asked to wait outside. Social distancing will be maintained and those in attendance are required to wear a face covering. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.
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Scott BeattySlater family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Tonja. She was always so full of joy, love and happiness. With Deepest Sympathy, The Beatty Family.
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Donna Ruffalo JuzwikMy heartfelt sympathy to the Slater & Stratton Families. I have known Tonja's parents for a long time. I remember her as always being happy. A beautiful person gone too soon. May your memories bring you comfort & peace.
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Donna Ruffalo JuzwikMy heartfelt sympathy to the Slater & Stratton Families. I have been friends with the slaters for a very long time & remember Ton
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Boots WellsScott so sorry to hear about Tonja I always loved it when she stopped at Bartley House I always enjoyed talking to her my prayers to you and your family Dave and Boots
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Antonette ZellmerOur thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tonya was such a wonderful person. She has touched so many lives with her love and out going personality. I will pray a novena for her. Love Jeff and Antonette Zellmer (Camilli)
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Julie HortonTo all of Tonya family you have my deepest sympathy.I worked with Tonya at Charcoal grill.She was amazing person.She was special kind of lady.She will be sadly missed.
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Dominic RuffaloI'm so sorry I won't make the showing with covid19
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David IngalsbeTonja was one of my favorite persons in the world, let alone cousins - sorry fellow surviving cousins :) The Ingalsbe brothers and the Slater kids were very close growing up, and although our distance increased as we aged, the memories and the sporadic encounters around holiday times really drove home our love for each other and solidified Tonja’s unique and beautiful character - almost always positive (literally!), always loving of family, always willing to live and love and share, always smiling :) !! Tonja will me missed by all she touched, and thank God we have surviving family to carry on her memory, and build upon her nothing-short-of glorious legacy.
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Wolf & Char SalewskiHello Scott and Family and Will & Darlene and Family Just wanted to tell you in hindsight how special dinner was on Thursday....... but all I hear in my head is "Bubblegum, Bubblegum. Love you all. Wolf & Char
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to the Stratton and Slater families. I met Tonja when we attended junior high school and have been friends since. What a source of joy and light she has been in spite of whatever challenges life presented. I will miss her laughter the most. Heaven will “glitter” with its newest angel. Liz Breitenbach Warnock
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Kurt & Laurie HarffOur deepest condolences to Tonja's husband and children for the loss of their dear wife/mother. Also sincere sympathy to Will, Darlene and family. Keeping you all in our prayers during this very sad and difficult time. Sincerely, Kurt & Laurie Harff
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Vicki and Mark ZeihenWe were so sadden to hear of Tonja’s sudden and unexpected passing. Our fondest memory of Tonja is the Survival Party put on her by Aunt Audrey & Uncle Rock. The people there were all fans of the hit show, Survivor. That night was filled with so many laughs, and just a lot of fun. We really got to see Tonja’s fun filled spirit and style! She was not afraid to be Tonja! What you see is what you get, from her million style smile, to her laugh and lastly to the sparkles in her hair! Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Go shake it up Tonja! We will miss you. Mark & Vicki
Scott, With deepest sympathy as you remember Tonja. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember Tonja who was so close to you. Holding you close in my thoughts and hoping you are doing OK. Sandy
