Submitted by: Dan Rich

Bette B. Cossman

May 20, 1924 - July 16, 2002

South Bend Tribune 7/19/2002

Bette B. Cossman, 78, of Granger, Ind., passed away Tuesday, July 16, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. he was born May 20, 1924, as the daughter of Phillip and Bertha (Sofan) Soslowsky.

Bette is survived by her husband, Max; and two daughters, Elaine Cossman of Los Angeles, Calif., and Shelley Osborne of Amherst, N.H.; her son-in-law, Brian; and by a grandson, Geoffrey Osborne.

While at Central High School, Bette was secretary and reader for Rabbi Parzen of Sinai Synagogue. After graduating, Bette was secretary at Berman's Sport Shop, secretary-treasurer of Comet Car Wash, secretary of Joe Budd Book Bindery and vice president of Sosco Builders. She also held the position of president of Sinai Sisterhood. She was an avid mah jong and bridge player. She enjoyed reading, playing golf and other hobbies.

Memorial gifts may be made to Sinai Synagogue, 1102 East LaSalle, South Bend, or to the charity of the donor's choice. The Hay Funeral Home is handling arrangements.