Susan E. Kovacevich

Susan E. Kovacevich, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on July 26, 2024, with all four of her children by her bedside. She was the daughter of Donald Breese and Jeraldine (Kaster) Atkinson. Born on December 6, 1952, in Centerville, Iowa, Susan graduated from Centerville High School in 1971 and united in marriage to Jack Kovacevich in 1973. To this union, four children were born: Missy Kovacevich (Chad), Mendy Kratofil (Justin), Matt Kovacevich (Tarah), and Megan Kovacevich (Trevor). She was also blessed with nine grandchildren: Kelsie Walker (Denver), Brody Johnson, Karlee Johnson, Levi Sebolt (Siara), Libby Sebolt, Matty Kovacevich, Jaxie Kovacevich, Irelyn Rennee, and Darren Rennee. Susan furthered her education by graduating from Indian Hills Community College in 1989 with an A.A.S. degree in Computer Maintenance, followed by a B.S. degree in Management/Computer Information Systems in 2000. Over the course of 30 years, Susan specialized in Cyber Security Engineering and obtained her United States Top Secret Government Clearance. Her career took her to various locations, including Guam Marianas Islands (Anderson Air Force Base), Pirmasens, Germany (Ramstein Air Base), and St. Louis, Missouri (Scott Air Force Base). In 2019, she was able to return to her hometown of Centerville and work remotely. She retired in 2023. In her retirement, Susan enjoyed spending her last years with her family and her dog Rosie. Also left to cherish Susan's memory are her sister Kathy Milani (Jim) and her brother Dennis Breese. Susan was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Randy Breese. Visitation will be held from 3-5pm this Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, Iowa. A memorial service will follow at 5:00 p.m. at the Tharp Funeral Home with Larry Phillips officiating. Dinner will follow at the Eagles in Centerville, IA and a private family burial will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Moravia, IA. Susan was an avid follower of Donald Trump and would love to see everyone wear their political apparel to her visitation. Don't forget to vote in 2024. A memorial has been established to Furever Friends Rescue of Appanoose, Inc.

Susan E. Kovacevich

December 6, 1952 - July 26, 2024