Sandra Newhouse

Sandy was born on June 11, 1948 in Escanaba, daughter of Emmett and Theresa (LaFave) Crepeau. She was united in marriage to Jerry Newhouse on October 22, 1966. The couple, rarely ever apart, spent over 59 wonderful years together. They raised two children and loved doing life together – going for early morning walks, weekly Dine and Drive adventures, and watching Survivor and Jeopardy. They also spent many years traveling in their motor home and wintering in Florida. Alaska was the only state they never traveled to.

Sandy worked for many years for the Escanaba Public Schools as a paraprofessional. After retiring she always looked forward to lunches with her Lemmer Buddies. She was an avid reader and you rarely saw her without a book in her hands. Sandy was a devoted catholic with a strong faith, partaking in daily morning readings. Sandy loved to spend time with her family and also enjoyed working in the yard, in her flower gardens, doing word searches, playing Sudoko, cooking, and baking.

In addition to her loving husband, Jerry, Sandy is survived by her two children Jerry (Chris) Newhouse and Lisa (fiancé Keith Russotto) Marenger. She has six grandchildren, who meant the world to her: Austin, Parker, and Cameron Newhouse; Tyler (fiancé Emma), Brenan, and Alexis Marenger. Sandy also has three great grandchildren.

Sandy was the oldest of eight girls and is survived by Pat (Dennis) O’Connell, Judy (Dan) Hansen, Cheryl Burgess, JoEllen (Bob) DuPont, Rose (Chris) Russell, and Lori (Jon) Brayak. She is also survived by four brothers-in-law: Jim, Ron (Loveta Calhoun), and Mike (Cindy) Newhouse and Robert Smith.

In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in death by sister, Barb Smith and parents-in-law, Robert and Kathryn Newhouse.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Romeo Cappella officiating. A luncheon will follow in the parish hall and Sandy will be laid to rest in Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Gladstone Public Library in Sandy’s honor.The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Newhouse family. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.