Obituary-Steven E. Nowacki

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Steven E. Nowacki, age 45, of West Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and a lot of love, on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at OSF Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital in Peoria.

He was born on Nov. 19, 1980, in Chicago, IL, the son of Steven J. and Linda (Wawrzyniak) Nowacki.

Steven worked construction and as a chef at Peoria Civic Center. He was a loving father, the best big brother, and a great uncle.

Steven is preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his daughter, Jersey Mitchell of Washington; siblings, Christine (Joseph) Gross of Amboy, Jennifer (Matt Holloway) Nowacki of Mendota; nieces and nephews, Autumn, Alexis, Kayla, Vanessa, birthday buddy Joey, Lillian, Dillian, Chloe; and stepmother Robin Arnold.

Steven will be remembered by his famous quote, “Be good or be good at it.”

Cremation rites have been accorded with a private family service at a later date.

Funeral arrangements provided by Jones Funeral Home.

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