OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Dorylan Jackson, 79, of Osage City, Kan., passed away on Dec. 24, 2025. Born on July 4, 1946, she was the firstborn of a set of twin girls to Paul and Evelyn (Eagan) Koch in Axtell, Kan. Dorylan lived up to her “firecracker” birthday throughout her life, known for her lively personality, warm spirit, and love of practical jokes.
On March 27, 1965, Dorylan married the love of her life, Jim Jackson, and the couple resided in Osage City. The couple shared more than 60 years together, a lifetime of holding hands, kisses and devotion to each other.
Dorylan worked in several roles over the years, but she especially cherished her time at Hallmark Cards. She took great pride in the brand and always checked to see if her birthday card was a Hallmark, much to her family’s amusement.
Her greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted mother to Susie (Craig) Adams, Bryan Jackson, and Amy Jackson (Ted Craig); a proud grandmother to Jacob (Sammy) Adams, Taylor (Rae) Adams, Whitney (Tyler) Hoffmann, Jarod Shirley (Sarah Needler), Ethan, Ashten and Jackson, and Ryker Jackson-Craig; and a loving great-grandmother to Avery, Elliot, Harper, and Delilah Adams, and Maeve and Addie Hoffmann.
Dorylan was sweet, kindhearted, and famously ornery. She always put others first and was quick to lend a helping hand. Dorylan loved to feed others and often showed up with dessert. A devoted member of St. Patrick’s Church, she supported her church community in numerous ways over the years.
In addition to her husband and children, Dorylan is survived by her siblings, Maxine Davis, Kathleen Kuckelman, Janice (Tom) Slusser, Maurice (Cindy) Koch, and twin sister, Doris (Jim) Copeland, along with many nieces and nephews and lifelong best friend, Marilyn Jennings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Evelyn Koch; her younger brother, Gene Koch; grandchildren, Ethan, Ashten, and Jackson; and lifelong best friend, Dale Jennings.
The rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 309 S. Sixth St., Osage City, with mass following. Lunch will be served after the graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the St. Patrick’s Altar Society, sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. Sixth St., Osage City, KS 66523. Condolences can be left at vanarsdalefs.com.
