Dianne Lee Francis

About Dianne

Dianne Lee Francis, 69, of Bagley, Minnesota died on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the Sanford Bagley Medical Center.

Dianne was born on January 2, 1952 the daughter of Willard and Shirley (Olson) Gustafson. As a child, Dianne lived in Thief River Falls, MN, moving to Crookston as a teen. In 1968, she moved to be with her mom to Long Beach, CA. Dianne moved back to Crookston and graduated from Crookston High School in 1971 and then attended L.A. City College.

Dianne worked several places, such as AAA in Long Beach, CA; she was the Finance Manager at Dondelinger in Bemidji and at Spaulding Motors in Bemidji, MN. She worked at Francis Floral, which she and her husband owned and operated. Dianne also worked at the Clearwater DAC as a caregiver. Dianne enjoyed traveling and reading cook books.

She is survived by her husband – Loren Francis of Bagley, MN

Sister – Julie (Jim) Kalamazoo, MI

2 step brothers – Paul Gustafson of Lincoln, NE

Mickey Thompson of Cedar Keys, FL

Nephews Guy and Justin DeRose

2 step children

8 step grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 brothers – Scott and Greg Gustafson.

memorial service

Funeral services for Dianne

January 5, 2022

Cease Family Funeral Home 407 Getchell Ave NE, Bagley, MN 56621, USA

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home