Offerle – Diane Mary Jacobs, 71, passed away October 1, 2025 at her home in Hodgeman County.

She was born February 20, 1954 in Spearville, the daughter of James Raymond and Emma E. Lutz Burke. A lifetime area resident, she was a Floral Designer.

A devoted woman of faith, she was a loyal member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Offerle. Diane cherished her role as a grandmother and poured her heart into creating joyful memories, planning special adventures, sharing laughter and building lasting bonds they will cherish forever. She loved floral design and enjoyed creating beautiful arrangements.

On June 18, 1988, she married Melvin Robert Jacobs II in Dodge City, KS. He survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Weston (Samantha) Jacobs, Pawnee Rock, KS; a daughter, Jenna (Cesar) Hernandez, Dodge City, KS; two step-daughters, Mandy (Luis) Paz and Melissa (Josh) Nuss, both of Jetmore, KS. three brothers, Jim (Linda) Burke, Dodge City, KS, Dennis Burke, Texas, Tom (Lori) Burke, Spearville, KS; sister-in-law, Brenda Burke, Spearville, KS. four grandchildren, Wade Jacobs, Waco Jacobs, Cruze Hernandez, Courtlinn Hernandez; five step-grandchildren, Cassidy Paz, Annie Paz, Emma Paz, Macy Nuss, Jase Nuss.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jack Burke.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Offerle with Father Tim Hickey presiding.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Rosary and Vigil will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 at the church. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Hodgeman County.

Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 6784.