Deacon James Newhouse Obituary
The world bids farewell to Deacon James Newhouse of Sycamore, Illinois, departing on March 22, 2025 at the age of 81. Deacon James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deacon James Newhouse to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Newhouse and Helen Newhouse; and his brother-in-law Gary Jones. He is survived by: his grandson Teddy; his wife Mary Newhouse; his children, Lisa DeWitt (Fred), Ginny Draftz (Dave), Peggy Young (David) and Lindy Mayer (Daniel Schmidt); his grandchildren, Alex, Erin, Freddy, Mary, Anna, Kate, Ben, Ellie, Leo and Annie; his great grandchild Arlo; his brothers, Russ Newhouse, Rich Newhouse (Pat) and Bob Newhouse (Joye); his sister-in-law Ann Welsh; his stepmother Lorraine Newhouse; his grandson Tim Young; his siblings, John Newhouse, Kathy Jones and Lisa Newhouse; and his brother-in-law Rob Welsh. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, god-children, foster children and a world-wide family of friends.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Jim's name to benefit his favorite charities. Checks may be made to the "James R. Newhouse Memorial" and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, 60119.