Mrs. Allene Ruth Rokos

September 30, 1926 - June 18, 2012

Allene Ruth Rokos, 85, a native of Traverse City passed away peacefully Monday, June 18, 2012 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Allene was born on Thursday, September 30, 1926 to the late Julius and Glada Davis Stricker in Traverse City. She graduated from Traverse City High School and married Howard Rokos on Thursday, July 19, 1945 in Traverse City. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1984. Allene had been employed by Traverse City Area Public Schools in the kitchen and later worked in the kitchen at the Arnell Engstom School for Children at the State Hospital. A regular visitor at the casinos, Allene also enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and dancing - especially polkas. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Cherryland VFW Post 2780. She is survived by her children, Gene (Gail), Don (Darlene) and John (Mary); her grandchildren, John Rokos, Jr., Richard Rokos, Mark (Rachelle) Rokos, Jenell (Christopher) Gauthier, Megan (Dustin) Ogello; 4 great grandchildren, Jacob, Lainee, Garrett and Leland. and her sisters, Elamae (Jim) Loomis, Emma Lou Blackmore; brothers, Richard (Cheryl) Stricker, Rodney (Jeanne) Stricker and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Allene was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Lou Kirkey and sisters, Winifred Walter and Deanna Long and her brothers Julius "Sonny" Stricker and William "Bing" Stricker. Visitation for friends and family will be held from 6 until 8 PM Wednesday, June 20 at The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 11 AM Thursday, June 21, also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake Township. Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice House c/o Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation, 210 Beaumont Place, Traverse City, MI 49684 or the Long Lake Fire Department, c/o Long Lake Township Offices, 8870 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI 49685 Please share your memories of Allene with her family by way of her online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.