Bertha M. (Sossoman) Michele

Feb. 3, 1920 - April 2000

Bertha Marie Michele. 80. Lincoln Way West, Osceola, Ind.. passed away following injuries suffered in an accidental fire at her residence in Marcellus, Mich. 1:18 a.m. on Saturday. April 1.

She was born on Feb. 3. 1920 South Bend, Ind., to Elmer and Beryl Sossoman, who preceded her in death.

On Aug. 16, 1969. in South Bend, she married John Michele. who survives. She is also survived her step-children, Michael (Nancy) Michele, Jr. and Sandra (Don) DeLee, both of Mishawaka, Ind.: her sisters, Virginia Engle South Bend, Doris Paturalski Niles. Mich., Irene Abbott of South Bend, and Mary Paturalski Niles; a brother, Elmer Sossoman. of Niles; and by seven stepgrandchildren.

Mrs. Michele retired from the Uniroyal Corporation as a production worker in 1969 after 29 years service.

Funeral services for Mrs. Michele will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the Chapel St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. The family will be receiving guests from 4 to 7 p.m. today, April in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 North Main Street. Mishawaka.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be given the American Cancer Society.

Article from 03 Apr 2000 The South Bend Tribune (South Bend, IN)

Sources: Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com and FindAGrave.com

02/04/2026 EJS

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