Barbara Susan Scibetta, 63, Woodstock, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at Cancer Treatment Center in Zion. She was born Sept. 25, 1951, to Miriam Norman and Miriam (McDermott) Scibetta in Elgin. On March 20, 1977, she married Scott Offord, whom she met when they were students at Northern Illinois University. She was proud of her Irish and Italian heritage, and she kept her family name when she was married. The couple enjoyed traveling, walking and bicycling with each other and their friends. They were active members of the McHenry County Bicycle Club. She learned to swim in order to compete in the Crystal Lake Triathlon in 1984. Their family traveled to Ireland in 1997. She loved music and took up

Carolina P. Flood, 80, Woodstock, formerly of New Orleans, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Woodstock. She was born Oct. 23, 1933, to Vicente and Carolina (Estevenez) Platero in the Philippines .    On May 19, 1954, she married Mayland D. Flood in Manila.  She enjoyed gardening. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and she will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia and Catherine Flood; a son, Mayland P. Flood; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Flood Davis and Richard Flood; a sister, Lordes Arellano; and two brothers, George and Jose Platero. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jan. 27, 2014.; a son, William Flood; and a grandson, Joseph Flood. A

Michael W. Wurtz, 47, Woodstock, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock. He was born April 22, 1966, to William N. and Ilyce (Tilden) Wurtz in Des Plaines.  On Sept. 8, 2012, he married Melissa M. Suriano at Fire Station #3 in Woodstock. He started with the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District in January 2002. He became a full-time firefighter July 17, 2006, under Badge Number 22, and was attached to Station #2. He also was a police officer with the McCullom Lake Police Department. He served as a MABAS Division 5 Fire Investigator, was part of the Lake/McHenry County Wildland Firefighting Team and was a member of the AFFI State Honor Guard. His other achievements include being a

Mary L. Collins, 83, Madison, Wis., formerly of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Madison. She was born April 29, 1930, to Walter and Alice (Granger) Robinson in Chicago. She lived in Woodstock the majority of her life before moving to Madison 22 years ago. She worked at Precision Twist in Crystal Lake for 30 years, IGA and A&P grocery stores in Woodstock, and was a trusted and loved employee of Pierce’s Little Store. She attended Luther Memorial Church in Madison. She was an avid bowler. Survivors include her best friend and partner, Bob Edwards; three sisters, Jane Fish, Judy Walters and Marge Redding; six children, Jean (Jerry) Krocke, Peg (Ken) Stubner, Susan (Gene) Hinderliter, Brion (Lynn), Candy (Wayne)

Lawrence C. Dhom, 88, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.  He was born June 8, 1925, to Charles and Josephine (Loebmeier) Dhom in Newton.  On Nov. 8, 1947, he married Shirley M. Salzman in Woodstock.  He was a World War II veteran. As a U.S. Marine, he served in the Pacific Theater with the First Armored Amphibian Battalion. During his career, he operated Larry’s Shoe Service in Woodstock, worked many years at the Woodstock Die Cast Company and the Woodstock city water treatment plant. He was a life member of the Woodstock VFW, a volunteer with the VFW Honor Guard, a past Grand Knight and member of the Woodstock Knights of Columbus and a member of St.

Theresa Jakubowski, 84, formerly of Wonder Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, in Reno, Nev., with her three children by her side. She was born Sept. 30, 1929, to Walenty and Stanislawa Wozniak in Chicago. In 1951 she married Gene Jakubowski. She attended Gage Park High School and competed in the Girls Athletic Association. After graduating she worked for the Polish Roman Catholic Union. She helped organize a women’s basketball team and traveled to tournaments where she met her husband.  In 1959 she and her husband moved to Wonder Lake, where they raised their three children. She worked as a cafeteria manager at Greenwood School.  They moved to Reno, Nev., in 1988. She enjoyed time with her grandchildren, travel and

David L. “Rat” Turcotte Jr., 52, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in Chicago.  He was born June 17, 1961, to David and Elizabeth “Bettsy” Turcotte Sr. in Minnesota. He was very intelligent, attending Barat College, Lake Forest, before transferring to Black Hills State University, where he earned his associate degree before illness hindered further progress. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing and hiking. He was one of the founding fathers of the Crossroads Motorcycle Club, serving several years as an officer. He lived and loved the motorcycle lifestyle. As a diabetic, he faced many complications from the disease, including transplants and recently a cancerous tumor that led to complications. Survivors include two sons, Dana Turcotte and Nick

Joseph C. Vanskike, 81, Woodstock, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at Hope Hospice in Florida. He was born March 15, 1932, to Bessie MaHaffey and Ophir Vanskike in Shelbyville, Mo. On Oct. 10, 1952, he married Marilyn Heitschmidt in Woodstock. He worked as a bricklayer with Local 27, and served as president of the union in the late 1960s or early ‘70s. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock, where he served on the church council, and the property and grounds committee for 15 years. He was also an associate member of Messiah Lutheran, Cape Coral, Fla. He belonged to the Woodstock Moose, and he enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing cards. Survivors include his wife; five sisters, Fay

Bernard F. Kisly Jr., 57, Altmar, N.Y., died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at Francis House, Syracuse, N.Y. He was born July 3, 1956, to Bernard F. and Anne Piorkowski Kisly Sr. in Summit, N.J. On Sept. 11, 2013, he married Debra Skinner. He graduated from Bridgewater-Raritan High School East, Bridgewater, N.J. He also graduated from Villanova University, Philadelphia. He was head of operations for Unilelver, formerly Quest International, for its North American Division. He was also a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Michael Kisly, Stevens Point, Wis., John Fischer, Leesburg, Ga., and James Fischer, Pulaski, N.Y.; two daughters, Lauren Kisly, Austria, and Robbyn Fischer, Pulaski, N.Y.; two brothers, Kevin (Susan) Kisly, Shelton, Conn., and

Della V. Retzke, 92, Woodstock, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Hearthstone Manor.  She was born June 2, 1921, to Arthur J. and Edna (Nielson) Erickson in Chicago.  On Aug. 30, 1941, she married Kenneth W. Retzke in Chicago.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Woodstock.  She lived in Rolling Meadows for 27 years, moving to Woodstock in 1996. She volunteered at the Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, and was active at the Bethel Lutheran Church, Palatine.  Survivors include a brother, Arthur (Barb) Erickson; nieces and nephews, Kristeen Redemske, Kerry (Tom) Wallner, Joyce (Jason) Smith, Janis Wiegerling, Wendy Durling, Randy (Kelly) Redemske, Carl (Misty) Erickson and David (Melissa) Erickson; and great-nieces and -nephews, Austin, Adam, Arran,