Frances Ann DeSautelle,92, died on August 28, 2018 in Evanston, Illinois. She was born on January 18, 1926 in Bessemer, Michigan. Fran was a graduate of AD Johnston High School in Bessemer. After working briefly in Chicago, she returned to the Bessemer/Ironwood area and worked for the Cherne Contracting Corporation and subsequently at the Indianhead Mountain Ski Resort. She went on to receive her Associate Degree from Gogebic Community College, Bachelor of Arts Degree from Northland College, and Master of Arts Degree in Library Science from Northern Michigan University. She was the librarian at Ironwood High School when she retired. Upon retirement, she enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing with a group of friends and volunteered at the Ironwood Historical Museum. Fran loved to read, was a great cook, and enjoyed golfing with Marge Schmalz, her friend and competitive rival. She was loved by her family, friends, and care givers who enjoyed her positive outlook, wit, and snappy comebacks. Fran is survived by her sister, Virginia Bennetts; brothers, Joseph and Stephen Jurasin; sons, James (Felice) and John (Connie) DeSautelle; granddaughter, Nicole DeSautelle and grandson, Joseph DeSautelle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Julia (Serbin) Jurasin; husband, James DeSautelle; sisters, Mary Senkpiel and Helen Loughran, and brothers, Michael, John, and Frank Jurasin. Visitation will be from 12-1 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 4th at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood with Fr. Robb Jurkovich as celebrant. Refreshments served afterword in the church hall. Committal and interment will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 5th at the Riverside Cemetery in Ironwood. Frick-Zielinski Funeral Home, Bessemer, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established at St. Jude's Children's Hospital and any donations will be forwarded to them. For more information or to give online condolences, please visit rangefuneralservices.com.
