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.