Sheila A. Halderman, 68, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at Northwest Health – La Porte.
She was born Oct. 29, 1952, in Michigan City, Ind., to Herbert and Evelyn (Smith) Freyer.
Sheila was in management for many years at Hartland Products. She enjoyed playing cards and dice. Sheila was especially fond of the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On April 24, 1982, in Fort Hood, Tex., she married Duane F. Halderman, who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; grandson, Xavior Halderman; 5 brothers and 1 sister.
Surviving are her children, Becky Spencer of Kingsbury, Ind., Tracy (Jason) Nicholson of Portage, Ind., and Lance Halderman of Michigan City; 11 grandchildren, Rodney (Nikki) Pineda of Kingsbury, Bruce (Kelsey) Hutchinson of La Porte, Seabrina Spencer of La Porte, Jacob Spencer of La Porte, Kristi (Cody Jones) Ladra of Michigan City, Nicholas Leslie of Portage, Austin Halderman of La Porte, Landon Halderman of La Porte, Lucas Halderman of La Porte, Lorraine Halderman of La Porte, and Enna Halderman of Michigan City; siblings, Nina Rumbaugh of Henderson, Nev., Dorothy (Calvin) Yarbraugh of Reno, Nev., Nora Littler of Las Vegas, Nev., Edward (Kendra) Smith of Michigan City, Robin (Floyd) Thomas of Michigan City, Diane (Jack) Thomas of Michigan City, and Sherry Staniszewski of La Porte; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon Monday, Aug. 16, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte, with Pastor Charlie Arms officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Lake Cemetery, La Porte. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, and from 10 a.m. until the service Monday.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Tracy Nicholson, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, Ind. 46350, or to the donor’s choice.
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