NEWHOUSE, Josephine L.
Of Portage, MI Passed away Tuesday evening, January 27, 2010. Josephine was born April 26, 1912 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Walter and Jennie LaRoy Balch. Josephine enjoyed fishing, puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On August 25, 1933 she was united in marriage to her loving husband, Cornelius Newhouse who preceded her in death on February 7, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her son David; great-grandson, Justin; and her sister, Nellie. Surviving are her 3 children, Phyllis Howard DesVoignes, Doug Newhouse, Mary Sanders; daughter-in-law, Penny Newhouse; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her brother, Dale Balch; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held 11:00 o'clock Friday at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre. Interment will follow in Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery. Friends may meet the family Thursday evening from 6-8pm at the Portage Chapel. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the charity of your choice.
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