Susan Kay Staniec, 73, of Belvidere, IL, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born June 24, 1948, in Chicago, IL. The daughter of the late Ralph and Irene (Foltz) Rosenberg. She married the love of her life, Theodore Staniec, on May 27, 1967, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. She was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, loved camping, doing crafts, and going to garage sales. Susan is loved, and will be missed by her son, Brian (Rhonda) Staniec; daughters, Belinda (David) Schirmer, Beth Staniec, Bridget (Ryan) Oakley; grandchildren, Tom Schirmer, Nathan Staniec, Gracie Spears; brother, Michael Rosenberg. She is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Ted; brother Steven Rosenberg. The family would like to say a special thank you to Amberwood Care Center and Javon Bea Hospital for their compassionate care. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at the Belvidere Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Belvidere, IL. There will be a visitation from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Inurnment in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Machesney Park, IL. Memorials can be made to the Special Olympics Region E of Illinois.