Denise Babczak

Denise L. Babczak, 53, of Streator passed away at 11:44 PM Wednesday (November 13, 2019) at O.S.F. St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3-5 PM Sunday at the Hagi & Baker Funeral Home.

Her brother, John Irons will deliver the Eulogy at 5 PM.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

She was born on July 5, 1966 in Streator to Dale & Ida (Burris) Irons.  She was formerly married to Bob Babczak.  They were married on July 9, 2007.  He survives in Streator.

She is survived by her children:  Scotty (Ashley) Voytko of Huntsville, TX, Lisa (John) Elmore of Streator and Jacob (Kurri Lechleitner) Voytko of Chippewa Falls, WI; grandchildren:  Austin Jacobs, Alyssa Voytko, Brianna Lane, Shawna Elmore, Drayven & Trae Voytko and Angel Breese; great grandchildren: Kashton & Kaisley Noel; brothers:  John (Debbie) Irons of Manville; Tony Lorenzi of Indiana and Danny Lorenzi of Streator and sisters:  Sandy Wick of South Carolina, Susan Hook of Morris, IL and Diane Morgen of McDaniels, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Chuck Lorenzi and Aunt Betty.

She graduated from Streator Township High School in 1984.

She was a cook at B & R Grocery South.

Denise was a member of the Streator Eagles Aerie #645 and the Streator Leslie G. Woods American Legion Auxiliary.

She liked Dream Catchers, Native American Artwork, was an animal lover and a Dale Earnhardt Sr. Racing fan.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network.

Online condolences and remembrances shared and her video tribute may be seen at www.hagifuneralhome.com