Greggory P. Rokus, 53

Greggory P. Rokus, 53, of Woodstock, passed away on November 24, 2024 in Woodstock.

He was born May 13, 1971 in Woodstock to Hans and Kathleen (Provasi) Rokus.  He married Sue Koscielniak in 1999 in Crystal Lake. 

Greg was a 1989 graduate of Marian Central High School, and graduated from Loras College in 1993.  He had been an Advertising Account Manager for the Northwest Herald for many years.  His favorite job was working at Crystal Woods Golf Course in Woodstock.  He had been employed there for 40 years.  He was a very active member of the Woodstock Knights of Columbus at St. Mary Church in Woodstock.  He served on many committees, organized the blood drives, and over the years he served as Recorder, Deputy Grand Knight, and Grand Knight.

To know Greg Rokus was to know that he was an avid sports fan.  When there was a Bear game on; or a Cub game on; Blackhawks game; or Notre Dame, everyone would be quiet because Greg would be yelling enough for everyone.  

He is survived by his wife, Sue Rokus of Woodstock, daughter, Caitlin Rokus; his parents, Hans and Kathy Rokus; a sister, Mary (Aaron) Smith; and niece and nephew, Jacob Smith and Brianna Smith; as well as many great friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Schneider Leucht Merwin Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm, with a Prayer Service at 4:00 pm.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Avenue in Woodstock.  Interment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Woodstock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to either the Woodstock Food Pantry, or St. Mary Catholic Church.For information contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock, at 815-338-1710 or visit www.slmcfh.com.