Stratton, Kenneth L.

Kenneth L. Stratton, 75 
Nov. 5, 1934 — Sept. 24, 2010

Kenneth L. Stratton, 75, of Berrien Center, Mich., and formerly of Niles, died 6:25 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 at Lakeland Specialty Hospital in Berrien Center following a brief illness.

Kenneth was born November 5, 1934 in Niles to Thomas M. Stratton and Mildred M. (Carpenter) Stratton. Most of his life was spent in this area.

Kenneth served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956.

Surviving family includes sister Frances B. Syson-Bortz of Niles, nephew Jerry Syson of Niles and niece Sharie Hartline of LaPorte, Ind. He was preceded in death by brother Thomas Stratton and nephew Thomas R. Syson.

The family gathered privately for services with Pastor Catherine Cox of Living Faith Church in Niles officiating. Interment is at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.

There will be no visitation. Arrangements were made by Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

Niles Daily Star, Published 11:54pm Friday, September 24, 2010