Bessie is survived by her children, Patricia (Nena) Ihnat, Nancy Ihnat, Michael (Paula) Ihnat, and Sandra Clark; grandchildren, Christopher (Ben) and Patrick (Emilie); and sisters, Georgia (late Edward) Fabian and Christine (late Edward) Hewitt.
Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, Christ and Hazel Spiros; and her ex-husband, John Ihnat.
As per her wishes, Bessie has been cremated, and services will be held at a later date. Once a date has been determined, this record will be updated.
Bessie was a long-time parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station, IN. She was a member of the Ladies Sodality there for many years. Bessie enjoyed her time and made many friends at Wilco Foods in Miller, IN, where she worked with her childhood friend, Angie Costas. Bessie also made many treasured memories with her good friend, Arlene Phillips.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Ihnat family.
