The community recently lost a man of integrity who donated much of his time to Oxford Village and the area youth, with the passing of B.J. “Joe” Bullen on July 29, 2023. He was 89 years old. Joe was born on June 20, 1934, on the family farm in east Tennessee. He worked hard […]
James Lawrence Blevins, passed away suddenly at his home in Oxford, on June 15, 2023. He was 74-years-old. “Larry” was born in Detroit, on March 6, 1949 to James Lyle and Alberta Blevins. He grew up in Royal Oak. From a young age, Larry was fascinated with anything mechanical. He enjoyed taking things apart and […]
Martin “Tom” Thomas Sustarich, 80, of Royal Oak, passed away on July 11, 2023. Tom was born on August 21, 1942 to Martin and Yvonne Sustarich in Detroit. After graduating from Royal Oak Kimball High School, he enjoyed a long career maintaining the heating and refrigeration systems for the J.L. Hudson Company in their flagship […]
Bridget Burke passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the age of 57 after a very courageous 10-year fight following a stroke. Bridget was born on December 11, 1965 in Detroit to James W. and Margaret L. (Brown) Burke, who both preceeded her in death. The family moved to Oxford in 1975 and Bridget […]
Eugene R. Dempsey passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023. Gene was born on October 4, 1933, to Iva and Clell Dempsey. He grew up in Oxford and he graduated from Oxford High School. Gene proudly served in The United States Army. He was married to the late Barbara Nank for 64 years and they […]
Gary Duane Pender, of Lapeer, passed away on July 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 9, 1945, to George C. and Perna May (Sparks) Pender. Gary was a graduate of Oxford High School, Class of 1963 and was a resident of Oxford for 66 years prior to moving to Lapeer. […]
Thelma Fremstad, 83, of Oxford, passed away on July 11, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 30, 1939, in Detroit to Harry and Phyllis (McKenzie) Fischer. She graduated from East Detroit High in 1957 and went on to cosmetology school. She worked a variety of jobs over the years, but her main […]
Richard Dwaine Parks, of Oxford, age 64, passed away suddenly on July 7, 2023. Richard is the loving father of Breana Parks and step-father of Melissa Capelan and Deidra Parks; dear brother of Patti (Bill) Bone and Michelle (Robert) Woodward. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Ruth Ann Parks and his […]
Howard John Daenzer of Lake Orion passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at the age of 86. Proceeded in death by his beautiful wife of 63 years, Lucille Joyce Daenzer. Devoted and loving father of Howard (Sandy) Daenzer, Brian (Kim) Daenzer, Julie (Scott) Bocquet, Jeff (Janice) Daenzer, and Renee (Greg) Salkeld. Wonderful grandfather to […]
Larry J. Allen passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023. He was a life-long resident of Oxford, graduating from the class of 1954. Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Armed Forces, before meeting his wife – Sue Francis. They were married over 51 years and raised four children together. He worked for […]