Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, March 10, 2025, for a visitation from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.
A service honoring and celebrating his life will follow at 5:30 pm.
MOUNT PLEASANT – Steven Reed Duckworth, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Steve was born in Racine on December 11, 1960, to Cecil Reed and Marylana (nee Antoweski) Duckworth. He graduated from Washington Park High School, Class of 1979.
He married Kelly Suzanne Lepow on July 10, 1981.
Steve worked as a master mechanic for Porcaro Ford for almost 40 years. He was a car lover and enjoyed working on drag racing crews with his son Matthew. He also enjoyed bowling, woodworking, and cheering for the Cubs.
In addition to his loving wife Kelly, Steve is survived by his daughter, Katie (David) Wenzel; his son, Matthew Reed (Amanda) Duckworth; his grandchildren, Hailie, Kaelyn, Grayson, and Elias; his mother, Marylana Duckworth; sister, Debra (Robert) Wentzel; his sisters-in-law, Linda Strommen and Candace Lepow; as well as many dear nieces and nephews.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Reed Duckworth; his sister-in-law, Diana (Dick) Simon; his brother-in-law John Strommen, and his father and mother in-law, Edward and Dorothy Lepow.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, March 10, 2025, for a visitation from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. A service honoring and celebrating his life will follow at 5:30 pm.
Mary Jane (Lojeski) Gerke says
I’m deeply sorry to hear about Steve’s unexpected passing. I have countless fond memories of the wonderful times and fantastic neighbors on Carpenter Street. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.