Melda R. Diggs passed away Tuesday November 5, 2013 after a long illness. She was born November 18, 1922, Melda was raised near Knoxville, Tennessee and came to the Calumet region in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Diggs; infant son Charles Jr.; and ten brothers and sisters; Melda is survived by her daughter, Sandra (John) Winkler, grandchildren: Daniel Winkler and Carrie (Steve) Salkie; great-grandchildren: Sam, Kate, and Julia Salkie; beloved niece, Pam(Tom) Tetlow; nephew, Kenneth Underwood; and a loving extended family. Melda was a member of Southside Christian Church and active in Ruth Group. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday November 11, 2013 at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home 8178 Cline Ave ( ½ mile south of US 30) Schererville, IN. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM (Time of services), Rev. Mike Gillespie officiating, In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southside Christian Church
