Farreline Oxby, 92, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 with family by her side. She was born on August 28, 1933.
On April 4, 1953, Farreline married Victor Oxby in Spurgeon, Indiana. Together they shared 71 years of marriage before Victor’s passing in 2024. They were longtime residents of Blue Mound, Illinois, before moving to the Huntley area to be closer to their son, Mike.
Farreline was a devoted member of the Blue Mound United Methodist Church. She was well known in the community as the head cook for the Blue Mound School for many years, where she touched the lives of countless students and staff through her care and dedication.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Marilyn) Oxby and Roger (Susan) Oxby; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Victor Oxby; her daughter, Linda Oxby; and her brothers, Kermit and Kenneth Hunley.
Private services will be held at a future date.
For further information, please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Online condolences may be directed to DeFiore Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
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I’m so sorry to hear of Farreline’s passing. Prayers for all the family.
What a wonderful woman. So sorry for your lose. Our prayers are with you. Mom and the family always enjoy their visit to Colorado. Vic and her were the best. 😢 💔
Mike and Family. So sorry for your loss. Take care and god bless. Jon and Vera Gibson
So sorry Mike, Roger, and the rest of the family. She was a wonderful lady and a Mom to all of us in the neighborhood.
So sorry to here about your mom
Sorry for your loss she was the best lunch lady,enjoyed talking to her.