Racine- Stephen "Steve" L. Johnson, age 27, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, July 3, 2013 at his home as the result of an enlarged heart – a medical condition he never knew he had.

Steve was born in Racine on July 30, 1985 to Dawn Marie Johnson and Ted Kirk. A graduate of Washington Park High School, Steve was currently employed as head-usher at Marcus Theaters – Renaissance Cinema in Sturtevant. An extreme movie buff, he enjoyed writing horror-show manuscripts. Steve was also an avid fisherman, Brewer and Packer fan, all-around wrestling enthusiast, could quite often be found playing video games, and had a tremendous appreciation for all kinds of music. Above all, Steve loved being in the surroundings of family and friends.

Surviving are his mother, Dawn Johnson; father, Ted Kirk; grandmother, Penelope "Penny" L. Johnson; step-father, Larry Dunkerly; sister, Cecilia Dunkerly; brother, Kaleb Dunkerly; aunts, Michelle (Ed) Hoffman and Lorri Willis; great-uncle, Charles (Judy) Jones; great-aunts, Gaylene (Marty) Ketterer and Debra (Tom) Casper;   cousins, Zachary and Lucas Hoffman, Kim Eisel, Kim (Mark) Albrecht; Lance (Sara), Brian (Denise) and Marina Ketterer; Amanda Jones; Carly, Corbin, Cameron and Caden Casper; best-friend, Sarah; other dear relatives and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his grandfather (of whom was his namesake), Stephen L. Johnson; and great-grandparents, Cecilia & Myron Jones, Virgil Johnson and Nyra Nelson.

A celebration of Steve's life will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 5:00 pm with Rev. John Fleming officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 3-5 pm. In recognition of Steve's love for music – especially barbershop harmony, memorials to the Racine Chapter of the Sweet Adelines have been suggested.