Francesca Marie DeSandre, age 24, suddenly, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014. Loving mother of Alexandra A. DeSandre. Beloved daughter of Jon' Al A. (Benjamin) DeSandre-Santiago and John H. Richmond. Precious granddaughter of Shirley Slover and Estella Richmond. Dearest niece, and cousin of many and an abundance of dear friends. Visitation Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Entombment Washington Memory gardens - Homewood, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions c/o Francesca's daughter Alexandra A. De Sandre's college fund appreciated.