Susan Kay Gaines, 68, of LaSalle, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Beloved mother of Lauren (Cliff). Loving grandmother of Alexzis, Kaleb and Zack. Dear sister of Charles (Annette).

Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Bobbie and Phyllis; sister, Nancy and grandson, Nathan.

Susan enjoyed shopping and was a social butterfly who, above all, loved spending time with her family and friends who will miss her dearly.