Victor Oxby, of Huntley, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 26, 1930 in Spurgeon, Indiana to Charles and Mary Alda (Ringham) Oxby.
He married Farreline Hunley on April 4, 1953 in Spurgeon. The couple celebrated 71 years together last Spring. She survives.
Victor and Farreline were longtime residents of Blue Mound, Illinois, but recently moved to the Huntley area to be close to their son, Mike. Victor was a member of the Blue Mound United Methodist Church. He liked to stay busy. He enjoyed traveling the United States with his wife to see the US National Parks. He volunteered at the Blue Mound Food Pantry, was a proud member of the United Auto Workers Chapter #751, collected aluminum cans to recycle, and was a huge fan of Indiana basketball and the L.A. Dodgers. But his greatest passion in life was vegetable gardening. He was a skilled gardener, and utilized his talents at home as well as with the Blue Mound Community Garden. He loved spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Farreline, Victor is survived by his sons, Michael (Marilyn) Oxby, and Roger (Susan) Oxby; his four grandchildren, Kristin (Michael) Wenz, Kathryn (Graig) Kittelson, Katie Oxby, and Emily (Brad) Pope; and five great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Grace, Annie, Luella, and Cora.
Victor was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Oxby; and his siblings, Mildred Chesser, Charles Oxby, Gene Oxby, an infant sister, Ruth Oxby, and his twin sister, Violet Mason.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at DeFiore Funeral Home in Huntley, Illinois. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 3pm.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the Blue Mound Food Pantry.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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Sorry to hear this. Vic and Farreline were sweet parents to Linda and sweeter to her friends who blew in and out. Fond memories of the Oxbys. I'm sure Linda is bear-hugging her Daddy. Peace to you all in the days ahead.
I loved your dad! I have so many wonderful memories from all your family at Bethel Church. My thoughts are with your family
Vic was one of our quiet leaders in Blue Mound. An example for all young guys to follow. So for every young man learn this, be a helpful and friendly example for other young men to look up to. Peace to you Vic grace and blessings to your family. Sam R.
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Vic was the #1 Indiana Blue Mound fan!!!
Vic was top shelf, BM royalty & a hero of ours!! I will always remember our great conversations up by the post office, at the community garden, at the food pantry & all around BM...❤️ The world & our community is simply a lesser place, without Vic in it....💔
We have lost one of the most gentle and nicest man I've ever met. Always enjoyed talking with him about his garden and flowers. Always love to visiting with him and Farreline when they came to Colorado. Farreline, my heart is broken for you and your family. All our love. ♥️ 💔
Farreline and family , I am sorry to hear of Victor's passing. He was a great neighbor. My thoughts and prayers for all of your family.
I can ditto exactly what Cherie said as a friend of Linda's. Thank you for saying it so eloquently, Cherie! I agree with all of the Blue Mounders comments. Vic was such a beautiful person, community member and influencer. Prayers, peace, love and hugs to the family. Alicia
So sorry to hear about your Dad he was a fine person and always ready to help out. My sincere sympathy to your family.
Mike and Marilyn, So sorry to read that Vic has passed. He was great to us guys that hung around your house and made all those kind of memories last even today. It is a loss that will always hurt but know that we have nothing but good things to remember about your DAD. I liked the trips when he would take us to Evansville to see the small school championships and we always looked forward to that. I think he had just as much fun as we did. Our thoughts prayers go out to you, your family, Farreline and Roger.