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Ellie Frances-Marie Stratman
Aug 24, 2003 - Oct 24, 2021

Ellie Frances-Marie Stratman passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2021. She was 18 years old. 

 

Ellie was born on August 24, 2003 in Merriam, KS. She grew up in Prairie Village, KS, attended Tomahawk Elementary, Indian Hills Middle School and recently graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in May 2021.  She was a Freshman at the University of Kansas and was looking forward to studying accounting.

 

Ellie spent many years competitively dancing ballet and lyrical jazz with Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice.  She was always moving – dancing, swimming, going for walks, paddle boarding, jet skiing, snow skiing, the list goes on.  She was a ball of energy and light, enjoying the outdoors, parks, friends, and family.

 

Ellie possessed a creative spirit.  When she was little, Ellie designed her own board games, created new fashions for her American Girl Doll and spent hours holding class in the playroom with her ‘students.’ As she grew older, Ellie’s creativity poured out through her refined personal style and the visually stunning culinary masterpieces that she prepared for herself.

 

Her love of animals was evident to all. From rescuing backyard baby bunnies, to snuggling and playing with the family cats and dogs, animals were always dear to her heart. She even picked out and named the current family dog, Baloo. 

 

Ellie’s light and love remains in this world with her parents, Randy and Suzanne Stratman, her sisters Kaitlyn and Maya Stratman, her Grandfather, Francis Stratman, her Grandmother, Ann Maureen Charron, aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as the many friends and lives she touched.

 

A Celebration of Ellie’s Life will be held on Saturday October 30th, 2pm – 4pm (brief service at 3pm) at Plexpod Westport Commons, 300 E. 39th St., Kansas City, MO 64111 (Upper level parking off of Warwick Blvd., Lower level parking off East 38th Street)   https://www.plexpod.com/locations/westport

 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Ellie’s honor to local pet rescue shelters, where Ellie loved visiting cat rooms and adopting Baloo. If flowers are preferred, please send arrangements directly to the family's home.


For online donations:  Great Plains SPCA https://greatplainsspca.salsalabs.org/memorials/index.html
For mail in donations:  please make checks payable to Unleashed Pet Rescue, c/o Cremation Society of KS & MO, 8837 Roe Avenue, Prairie Village, KS, 66207.

 

 
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Additional Service:
Celebration of Life
Location:
Plexpod Westport Commons
Address:
300 E. 39th St.
City:
Kansas City
State:
Missouri
Zip Code:
64111
Date of Service:
Oct 30, 2021
Time of Service:
2:00 pm
Additional Information:

Floral deliveries will not be accepted at Plexpod Westport Commons. For floral to the familiy's home, please call (913) 383-9888.
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Condolences

Mirielle Oct 28, 2021

Family ,Bellingham ,Massachusetts

I am completely heart broken for you guys . Of course her memories as a baby are never going to lose their place in my heart ❤️ Abs that of our family . As a young lady she became stunninglin beautiful inside and out . She will be missed . Love always mini ❤️

Sue Baker and Family Oct 28, 2021

Ancient friend ,Fort Gibson ,Oklahoma

Words cannot express the sorrow for the loss of that beautiful child. Please Know that you are all in our prayers.

Gaines Steer Oct 28, 2021

family friend ,Pittsboro ,North Carolina

Share your grief and joy, remembered in love

Tracey Dennistin Oct 28, 2021

Fruend ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

I am so sorry for your loss. The pain of losing a child is unimaginable. My heart hurts for you.

Carie Wright Oct 28, 2021

I am saddened to hear this news! I will hold all who knew and loved her close to my heart as you continue to navigate through this tragic loss.

Barbara Gemmell Oct 28, 2021

Aunt ,Winter Park ,Florida

There are many good times to remember and I'm so glad she was here on this earth. I virtually wrap my arms around all of you and hope to do just that in person soon. My heart is broken. To say I will miss our Ellie Belle is an understatement. Love you, Aunt Barbara

Uncle Jerry Smith Oct 28, 2021

"Uncle " ,Coos Bay ,Oregon

Oh, shooting star! Across the sky tonight A piece of heaven to lighten our dark night Burning bright as a small sun full of promise for the day to come Oh! But all too brief and then its gone But in our hearts it will live on

John Kashka Oct 28, 2021

Teacher/Student ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Everyone here at Tomahawk is devastated by your loss. Ellie was one of those students that I wish I could clone. I still remember her laughter and smile, it would always light up my day. All my thoughts and prayers are with Maya and the rest of your wonderful family.

April Cremer Oct 28, 2021

5th Grade Teacher ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Ellie was the calm in my wild classroom of 28 5th graders. She was such a hard worker, a great helper, and always had a smile on her face. Sending love and comfort to the Stratman family.

Heather Ousley Oct 28, 2021

Fellow Tomahawk Parent ,Merriam ,Kansas

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Love and light sent for you all.

Annie (Paglusch) Cocherl Oct 28, 2021

Dance Teacher ,Kansas

Sending love and comfort to your family. I will always remember Ellie as the sweetest little dancer in her beginning jazz classes.

Janie Mitten Oct 28, 2021

Aunt ,Coos Bay ,Oregon

Jerry and I are just devastated by this terrible tragedy. May you be comforted by knowing Ellie is at peace. All our love, J&J

Trevor Keitges Oct 28, 2021

Friend ,Lawrence ,Kansas

Ellie was a great person to be around and talk to and I am truly devastated and shocked from her passing. I hope all of her friends, family, and anyone else close to Ellie and the Stratmans stay strong during this time and know that they have a lot of hands to reach out towards in times of need. Ellie Stratman will be remembered and most importantly missed by many.

David Barth Oct 28, 2021

Growing up family friend ,Sandpoint ,Idaho

Suzanne, Randy, Kaitlyn, Maya- sending Love and Light. My heart aches for you all. I celebrate with you the bright light that Ellie shined into your lives and on everyone who are blessed to know her. Much love. David, Lisa, Jackson

Maria Worthington Oct 29, 2021

Dance Parent Friend ,Fairway ,Kansas

Sending love to the whole family—I wish I had all the golden words to properly highlight all the joy and beauty of Ellie and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers (the Worthington family)

Sharon Jones-Vensor Oct 29, 2021

Cousin ,San Tan Valley ,Arizona

So sorry for your loss. She sounds like an amazing woman. Wish we had met. Many prayers for my cousin and family.

Verne Christensen Oct 29, 2021

Friend of Bill & Meg Zahner ,Olathe ,Kansas

I can only imagine the anguish that you’re going through. Life is so unfair. My heart goes out to you.

Debra Ann Brogden Oct 29, 2021

Friend ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

Dear Stratman Family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Such a beautiful, young lady gone way too soon. Love, Debra and Christina Brogden

Ken Neaderhiser Oct 29, 2021

Clara’s Father (Clara’s Dream) ,Lenexa ,Kansas

It was a privilege and honor to play the role of Clara’s father the year Ellie was Clara in Miller-Marley’s Clara’s Dream. The one thing I could count on receiving from her during that show or at any show or competition afterwards was one of the most genuine, heartfelt and beautiful smiles in the entire world. Having done the show for so long, I couldn’t call each of the Clara, so each received a nickname. It usually tied to their name or initial. Hers not only fit her name, but also her dancing ability and her personality off the dance floor. In my heart she will always be, Clara Elegant.

David Irwin Oct 29, 2021

Friend ,Lee’s Summit ,Missouri

Your family was so kind to Zane when he was grieving. When our house didn’t feel like a home because of our loss, your home helped him heal. My heart hurts for you all that you have such a loss. I care and want to support in any way that I am able.

Angie Dunbar and the Dunbar family Oct 30, 2021

Parent of Addie - close friend of Ellie’s ,Phoenix ,Arizona

Our hearts go out to your family for this tragic and unimaginable loss. I loved having Ellie around at our house - her smile and effervescent spirit lit up the room. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you will find peace somehow in the coming days. Wish i could be there in person to help celebrate her life. I will be there in spirit. Angie

ann webster Oct 30, 2021

acquaintance ,Centerville ,Tennessee

Your family and Ellie are in our prayers during your time of grieving. Sincerely, Ann and Phil Webster (Joe Webster's parents)

Nancy J Durig Oct 30, 2021

friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

My heart goes out to all of you. I have thought and prayed for all of you. I have many memories of the girls and dance. Many Hugs, Nancy Durig

Donna Lindley , Bill Wood and Adam Bachoroski Oct 30, 2021

Friend of the family ,Pinckney ,Michigan

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ellie was a beautiful soul and so loved. We love you all so very much.

Jon Small Oct 30, 2021

Family friend. Sister from another mother. ,Lyman ,Washington

Sending love, light and positive energy as you celebrate Ellie’s life. So sorry for your family’s loss. Love to you all.

Brian gemmell Oct 30, 2021

Uncle ,St cloud ,Florida

I am feeling terrible about Ellie. I wish I could fix everything, but I can’t. I will always remember how she was excited about everything. She was very lucky to have loving parents and sisters. Love you all . I can’t express my heartbreak.

Margarita Pavlova Oct 30, 2021

Teacher ,Lawrence ,Kansas

Dear Stratman family, I am very sorry for your loss. I am sorry to have had too little time to get to know more about how wonderful Ellie was. I’m thinking about you in this difficult time. Ellie will be dearly missed. Our classroom feels different without her.

David Gemmell Oct 30, 2021

Cousin. ,Saint Cloud ,Florida

Its heartbraking to hear about her passing. I remember one time when we met them. She was still real young like 5 or 6 I think. I was talking to her and told her how yhe youngest are always the best (because I'm the youngest) and she giggled and had a big smile. It was really cute.

Jana Kirke Oct 31, 2021

Friend ,Gulf Breeze ,Florida

Suzanne I am so saddened to hear this news! Please know you all will be in my prayers. Sending you heartfelt condolences!

Deb & George Shuck Nov 01, 2021

Friends ,Kansas City ,Missouri

We are so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter Ellie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Hopi Auerbach Nov 02, 2021

Jennine Auerbach's sister ,Greenbelt ,Maryland

Thank you for sharing the lovely description of Ellie. I wish you all the comfort and solace that may be possible. The brightness of her beautiful spirit will continue to shine.

Terry Byfield Nov 10, 2021

Teacher, Indian Hills ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

I think of Ellie each day. She was a quiet power. Beautiful inside and out, she possessed a presence of grace. She will be missed. I taught her in 7th and 8th grade. I watched as she grew into a beautiful young lady. Words truly cannot express the sorrow felt when I learned of her passing.

Trinna Feb 10, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. Though it has been some time, she will never be forgotten.