Amos Newhouse

NEWHOUSE, Amos
of Portage

Passed away Tuesday morning, December 7, 2021 at his home. Amos was born May 1, 1936 in Portage the son of Peter and Effie (Esman) Newhouse and had been a lifelong resident in the Portage area. He was the owner of Newhouse Excavating for many years and enjoyed doing anything mechanical. On December 18, 1959 Amos was united in marriage to his loving wife Jane (Kuiper), who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Steve (Deb) Newhouse, Dave (Julie) Newhouse, Ron (Ruth) Newhouse; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother and sisters, Louis (Joann) Newhouse, Elnora (Fred) Alphenaar, Betty Alphenaar; and several nieces and nephews. Amos was preceded in death by brothers and sisters-in-law, Vern (Janice) Newhouse, John (Elaine) Newhouse, Chuck (June) Newhouse; and his sister and brother-in-law, Henrietta (Harold) Stauble. Friends may meet the family from 5:00-7:00pm Friday, December 10 at First Reformed Church of Portage, 7905 South Westnedge where a memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, December 11 with Pastor Clayton Smith officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to The First Reformed Church of Portage or Centrica Care Navigators (Hospice of Southwest Michigan). To view Amos' personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com