Jessica Kozlen (b. October 20, 1991) passed away on November 1, 2022 after a 16 month battle with cancer at the age of 31. Her last days were spent surrounded by friends and family and she passed in the presence of her fiancé Nick Martin.
Jessica was a proud teacher who received a degree in education from Central Missouri State University (2014), and a masters in education from Southeast Missouri State University (2020). Jessica taught Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) at Northwest High School in House Springs where she was a beloved member of the staff by students and faculty alike. Jessica continued teaching throughout her treatments until her illness would no longer allow it.
Jessica leaves a large network of friends she enjoyed spending time with who often spoke of her big heart and kind nature. She created community wherever she went, even making numerous friends at her chemo treatments on top of the myriad relationships she formed in her personal and professional life. Jessica always stayed in close contact with countless family members near and far, always willing to reach out and say hi.
Jessica had a passion for travelling and visited dozens of countries. Some of her trips included leading school sanctioned travel to foreign countries with her students who speak fondly of their travels together, even many years later. She was able to take one final trip to Spain & Portugal in the summer of 2022 thanks to her cousin, Kelly Kozlen.
She was very excited for her upcoming wedding scheduled for March of 2023. She was with her fiancé for 11 years, including their engagement last year.
Jessica is the youngest child, survived by her parents Karen Brown Kozlen and Wayne Kozlen, her sister Kimberly (Brian) Kozlen Gilmore and family, her brother Stephen (Sarah) Kozlen and family. Jessica also leaves behind her fiancé Nick Martin, and his parents Cindy Schmitt Martin and Ronald Martin, who all adored her. Jessica has 5 nieces who will miss her dearly (Leah, Emily, Claire, Harper, & Astrid).
Please join us in remembering Jessica.
KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL 10151 Gravois
Visitation, Friday November 11, 3:00-9:00 PM.
Funeral, Saturday November 12, 10:00 AM. Interment Our Redeemer Cemetery.
I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you’re feeling. I am praying for your peace and comfort.
I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you’re feeling. I am praying for your peace and comfort.
Dear Karen and family, my prayers continue for you. I’m sure Jessica is in the arms of our loving Father, and I pray that the loving grace of Jesus brings you peace.
Dear Karen and family, my prayers continue for you. I’m sure Jessica is in the arms of our loving Father, and I pray that the loving grace of Jesus brings you peace.
I was so sorry to learn about Jessica. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
I was so sorry to learn about Jessica. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jessica was a wonderful young lady who shared so much of herself with others. I pray for continued strength for all of you as you move forward.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jessica was a wonderful young lady who shared so much of herself with others. I pray for continued strength for all of you as you move forward.
My deepest condolences to all and each of you. I really don’t have any words of comfort. I am sure the pain of losing Jessica, your child, your sister, your fiance is more than my words heals. You are all in prayers.
My deepest condolences to all and each of you. I really don’t have any words of comfort. I am sure the pain of losing Jessica, your child, your sister, your fiance is more than my words heals. You are all in prayers.
My heart is breaking for you and your family. She was the biggest light in the darkest room for so many people. She will forever be in my heart and I am honored to have gotten to know her over the years as my teacher & friend. Sending all hugs ❤️
My heart is breaking for you and your family. She was the biggest light in the darkest room for so many people. She will forever be in my heart and I am honored to have gotten to know her over the years as my teacher & friend. Sending all hugs ❤️
My condolences to you and your family & friends during these times, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences to you and your family & friends during these times, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss, she will be dearly missed. I was so lucky to have had her as a teacher she was one of the best! Always remembered never forgotten! Sending hugs and prayers!
I’m so sorry for your loss, she will be dearly missed. I was so lucky to have had her as a teacher she was one of the best! Always remembered never forgotten! Sending hugs and prayers!
World lost an amazing women. May she rest in peace. She was loved and still is loved by so many. Prayers for your family. I wish you all the best ❤️
World lost an amazing women. May she rest in peace. She was loved and still is loved by so many. Prayers for your family. I wish you all the best ❤️
I was so lucky to have her as a teacher in my high school career as many did. She was the biggest light, and had such a contagious smile and laugh. I will always hold a piece of her in my heart. I’m wishing your family nothing but the best in this dark time.
I was so lucky to have her as a teacher in my high school career as many did. She was the biggest light, and had such a contagious smile and laugh. I will always hold a piece of her in my heart. I’m wishing your family nothing but the best in this dark time.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She made such an impact on our lives and she will be missed. She was the best teacher and friend a student could ask for. Will always love her forever and always. May she Rest In Peace and watching over us all. As well as be are guardian angel.Sending hugs and prayers for you and her family ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss. She made such an impact on our lives and she will be missed. She was the best teacher and friend a student could ask for. Will always love her forever and always. May she Rest In Peace and watching over us all. As well as be are guardian angel.Sending hugs and prayers for you and her family ❤️
My prayers are with you and your family. I am so lucky to have her as a teacher, in the short time I had her. She always lit up the room once class started. She was loved by so many. I’m so glad I could call her my teacher. May she rest in piece.
My prayers are with you and your family. I am so lucky to have her as a teacher, in the short time I had her. She always lit up the room once class started. She was loved by so many. I’m so glad I could call her my teacher. May she rest in piece.
Dear Karen, My heart is broken for you, your family, and all whose lives Jessica touched. There are really no words to comfort at such a tragic time. I will pray deeply for your strength and for Jesus to comfort you and wrap His arms around you in hope as He is with Jessica right now.
Dear Karen, My heart is broken for you, your family, and all whose lives Jessica touched. There are really no words to comfort at such a tragic time. I will pray deeply for your strength and for Jesus to comfort you and wrap His arms around you in hope as He is with Jessica right now.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs.Kozlen was a light in a very dark time for me. she would always go out of her way to help me and make me laugh. she was my bestfriend and I looked so forward to watching her and nick get married. she will be so missed by everyone. she truly was an angel.
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs.Kozlen was a light in a very dark time for me. she would always go out of her way to help me and make me laugh. she was my bestfriend and I looked so forward to watching her and nick get married. she will be so missed by everyone. she truly was an angel.
I am praying for everyone who loved her and all of her family. I’m so glad I was able to travel to Europe with her. Kozlen was such a great teacher and friend to me and many other students.
I am praying for everyone who loved her and all of her family. I’m so glad I was able to travel to Europe with her. Kozlen was such a great teacher and friend to me and many other students.
Im so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Kozlen was truly an amazing and beautiful soul and person in general. She would go out of her way to make other feel loved and cared for. I loved having her as my teacher last year, she made me want to come to school just for i can see her and be in her class. i loved being in her presence. she will be missed by so many.
Im so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Kozlen was truly an amazing and beautiful soul and person in general. She would go out of her way to make other feel loved and cared for. I loved having her as my teacher last year, she made me want to come to school just for i can see her and be in her class. i loved being in her presence. she will be missed by so many.
‘Ms.K’ was one of the greatest teachers I have ever met! She was such an enthusiastic person and could light up any room. I was blessed to be in her class twice. If I wasn’t in class you could probably find me with Ms. Kozlen. My heart goes out to the family and anyone who was lucky enough to know this amazing women!
‘Ms.K’ was one of the greatest teachers I have ever met! She was such an enthusiastic person and could light up any room. I was blessed to be in her class twice. If I wasn’t in class you could probably find me with Ms. Kozlen. My heart goes out to the family and anyone who was lucky enough to know this amazing women!
Dear Karen and family,
My heart breaks for all of you. There are no words for your loss. Jessica has been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for all of you.
Dear Karen and family,
My heart breaks for all of you. There are no words for your loss. Jessica has been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for all of you.
Our condolence to the Kozlen family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace of God be with Jessica and her loved ones.
Our condolence to the Kozlen family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace of God be with Jessica and her loved ones.
Jess’s family,
My condolences as you go through this tough time. Prayers for all her lovely family and friends, as you guys made her life amazing while she was with us! She will be missed so much! ❤️
Jess’s family,
My condolences as you go through this tough time. Prayers for all her lovely family and friends, as you guys made her life amazing while she was with us! She will be missed so much! ❤️
Thoughts and prayers for the family and Nick. She had a smile that would light up a room and a personality to match it. She is dearly missed. I am forever grateful for meeting her and being blessed by her presence!
Thoughts and prayers for the family and Nick. She had a smile that would light up a room and a personality to match it. She is dearly missed. I am forever grateful for meeting her and being blessed by her presence!
Our condolence to Wayne,Karen,Stephen, and Kim as they stayed with their stoic daughter/sister for so long. She was a beautiful person inside and out. All our love to the family.
Our condolence to Wayne,Karen,Stephen, and Kim as they stayed with their stoic daughter/sister for so long. She was a beautiful person inside and out. All our love to the family.
she was a kind hearted amazing teacher of mine she will be missed ️❤️
she was a kind hearted amazing teacher of mine she will be missed ️❤️
Dear Kozlen family,
My condolences and the lost of your beautiful daughter. She always brought a smile to my face when I was struggling in high school. Jessica kind spirit glowed brighter then the darkest days. I am celebrating her life in memorys that she and I shared. The only sad part thatvi could say; is that I wish I could of continued our friendship after high school. Kozlen family is going to be in my prayers and my thoughts. I’m sending my hugs to the whole family.
Dear Kozlen family,
My condolences and the lost of your beautiful daughter. She always brought a smile to my face when I was struggling in high school. Jessica kind spirit glowed brighter then the darkest days. I am celebrating her life in memorys that she and I shared. The only sad part thatvi could say; is that I wish I could of continued our friendship after high school. Kozlen family is going to be in my prayers and my thoughts. I’m sending my hugs to the whole family.
Kozlen was an amazing person who truly brought so much joy and happiness to each person she crossed paths with. She will truly be missed. Love and prayers for the family and loved ones ❤️
Kozlen was an amazing person who truly brought so much joy and happiness to each person she crossed paths with. She will truly be missed. Love and prayers for the family and loved ones ❤️
My deepest sympathy to you, Karen and Wayne, and all of Jessica’s family, friends and students. She clearly had a big, loving heart and touched so many lives with her own. May she rest in God’s loving arms .
My deepest sympathy to you, Karen and Wayne, and all of Jessica’s family, friends and students. She clearly had a big, loving heart and touched so many lives with her own. May she rest in God’s loving arms .
Ms Kozlen was by far my favorite teacher in highschool. she supported me in ways no one else did. she cared so deeply for her students. Saying she will be missed is such an understatement. The world lost a beautiful person.
Ms Kozlen was by far my favorite teacher in highschool. she supported me in ways no one else did. she cared so deeply for her students. Saying she will be missed is such an understatement. The world lost a beautiful person.
Dear Karen
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful beautiful child. May the Peace of God help you and all of those who loved Jessica move thru this most heartbreaking time. I will continue praying for you and your family.
Dear Karen
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful beautiful child. May the Peace of God help you and all of those who loved Jessica move thru this most heartbreaking time. I will continue praying for you and your family.
Dear Karen and family,
It was with such sadness that I learned of Jessica’s passing. She was such a bright light with an infectious smile and positive attitude. She and Jen shared so many experiences as children–sleepovers, trick or treating, the summer reading lessons I tortured them with, a lemonade stand, basketball and soccer, and just playing together. As an adult, Jessica shared her love for her family and her students through her on-line postings. I was especially moved when she posted about you retiring from teaching–you could hear the pride she had for your accomplishments. I thought she was so brave to lead high school students on trips abroad, but you could see how much she loved them and they loved her. And, she got to see the world with them! Jessica touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew her. Hugs and prayers to you and your whole family. Please call me if you need anything.
Dear Karen and family,
It was with such sadness that I learned of Jessica’s passing. She was such a bright light with an infectious smile and positive attitude. She and Jen shared so many experiences as children–sleepovers, trick or treating, the summer reading lessons I tortured them with, a lemonade stand, basketball and soccer, and just playing together. As an adult, Jessica shared her love for her family and her students through her on-line postings. I was especially moved when she posted about you retiring from teaching–you could hear the pride she had for your accomplishments. I thought she was so brave to lead high school students on trips abroad, but you could see how much she loved them and they loved her. And, she got to see the world with them! Jessica touched so many lives and will be missed by all who knew her. Hugs and prayers to you and your whole family. Please call me if you need anything.
My deepest & most heart-felt condolences to her family, loved ones and anyone who was lucky enough to meet her. She was a wonderful woman & just lit up others as soon as she met them. She will be missed. The students who’s lives she touched will forever be better because of her.
My deepest & most heart-felt condolences to her family, loved ones and anyone who was lucky enough to meet her. She was a wonderful woman & just lit up others as soon as she met them. She will be missed. The students who’s lives she touched will forever be better because of her.
Miss Kozlen was so nice to me when I meet her for the first time she was funny and she was the best friend of mine
Miss Kozlen was so nice to me when I meet her for the first time she was funny and she was the best friend of mine
Ms Kozlen was so sweet and kind she was a great friend of mine she had a great smile she was the best I used to clean her classroom with next step for life employment services when she was in gray hall lower level.
Ms Kozlen was so sweet and kind she was a great friend of mine she had a great smile she was the best I used to clean her classroom with next step for life employment services when she was in gray hall lower level.
Karen and family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jessica. I pray you find some comfort in your memories, the joy she brought to your lives and the confidence she rests perfectly with our Lord waiting for each of you to join her in the next life. The Dougherty Family.
Karen and family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Jessica. I pray you find some comfort in your memories, the joy she brought to your lives and the confidence she rests perfectly with our Lord waiting for each of you to join her in the next life. The Dougherty Family.
She was so good to me
She was so good to me