Jennie Kogovsek

Jennie Kogovsek, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and the heart of her family, was born on October 4, 1932, in Log pri Brezovica, Slovenia. She grew up working alongside her brothers and sisters on the family farm, where she learned from an early age the meaning of hard work, perseverance, and family. Her childhood was marked by the hardships and uncertainty of war, experiences that shaped the strong and resilient woman she would become.

In Slovenia, Jennie met the man who would become her husband, Frank Kogovsek.  In 1958, she made the courageous journey to America to begin a new life. Her husband soon followed, and the two were married in 1963. Together, they built a family and a life in America, raising five children.

Jennie was a devoted and hardworking mother. She worked as a seamstress at Richman Brothers and later at Fisher Body in Euclid. No matter how busy or demanding life became, her family always came first. She worked hard not only to provide for her children, but to give them opportunities and a life she hoped would be better than the one she had known.

After retiring, Jennie found great joy in caring for her grandchildren. She was not simply their grandmother; she was their teacher, caregiver, and constant source of encouragement. She taught them how to read and write, how to ride a bicycle, and countless other lessons that extended far beyond the classroom. She was always there to guide them and make sure they knew they were loved.

Jennie was also a wonderful cook, and her kitchen was a place where family gathered and memories were made. She generously passed her knowledge and love of cooking on to all five of her children, ensuring that many of her recipes and traditions would live on through the generations.

But perhaps Jennie's greatest legacy was the love and strength she gave to her family. Mama was the backbone of the family. She was the steady presence behind so many of the accomplishments and successes of those around her. The people she loved knew they could always count on her unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement.

Jennie never asked for much for herself. She consistently put others before her own needs and wanted only the best for the people she loved. After enduring so much hardship in her own life, she devoted herself to making sure her children and grandchildren had a life filled with opportunities, love, and happiness.

Her greatest joy was her family, and her greatest gift was the love she gave them. The lessons she taught, the traditions she passed down, the meals she prepared, and the countless sacrifices she made will continue to live on in the generations that follow.

Jennie will be deeply missed by her five children, her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her extended family and friends who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

Though she is no longer with us, Mama's strength, love, and unwavering devotion to her family will remain with us always. Her life was a testament to courage, sacrifice, and unconditional love-and her greatest legacy is the family she built and the lives she touched.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at St. Vitus Catholic Church, 6019 Lausche Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103, at 10 AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Jennie at THE ZEVNIK-COSIC FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) TUESDAY 3 - 7 PM.