R.H. “Dick” Taggart, age 95, formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, KS.

Dick was born on a farm near Olpe, Kansas to Logan Coyd and Dessie Almira (Oakley) Taggart on April 7, 1924. The family moved to Wichita, KS in 1935 where he attended public schools. He served three years in WWII as a Radar Technician with the 310th Bomb Group 57th Wing 12th Air Force of the United States Army Air Corps in Europe.

He obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering after attending WSU and K-State and moved to Hays, KS in 1950 to work for the Central Kansas Power Company until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Hays Masonic Lodge #195 A.F. and A.M., the United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Hays Optimist Club. He was active in community programs for the Boy Scouts of America, youth baseball, and softball. His hobbies were golfing, fishing, hunting and woodworking.

He married Margaret Louise Parham on December 27, 1946. They later divorced. Together they had four children. He later married Esther Jane Owen on November 22, 1967, with four children.

Dick is survived by four sons: Thomas (Janet) Taggart, Bunker Hill, KS; R. Bruce (Germaine) Taggart, Hays, KS; Lonnie R. (Annie) Hill, Kipp, KS; William P. Hill, Tallahassee, FL; four daughters: Connie S. Taggart, Shawnee Mission, KS; Phyllis L. (Steve) Shipley, Gladstone, MO; Tamara K. (Joseph) Vega, Pueblo, CO; and Theresa F. Hill (Ty Rupp), Ellis, KS. Fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Esther, and brothers: D. Coyd, Dale L. and William A. Taggart.

Memorial services will be 10 AM on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment with Military Honors provided by Hays VFW Post No.: 9076 will follow the services in the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens, Hays, KS.

Memorials are suggested to the Hays Community Assistance Center.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Bertha May Yvonne “Snooky” Rorick, 96, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was born February 3, 1923 in Garfield, Kansas the daughter of Glenwood Y. & Edith (Mohn) York.

On March 16, 1941, Snooky married Guy Wesley Rorick. That Sunday afternoon, they went to the home of the Justice of the Peace, and then were married at the Stanton County Courthouse in Johnson, Kansas. This union lasted seventy two years. Throughout their marriage they lived primarily in southwest Kansas and Colorado. Snooky has been a resident of Garden City since 2015. A homemaker, she enjoyed music and reading.

Survivors include four children Marsha Jacquart of LaJunta, Colorado, Sally (Larry) Martin of Garden City, Kansas, Shawn (John) Brack of McCracken, Kansas, and Shane (Audra) Rorick of Ellinwood, Kansas; a sister Pat Wise of Russell, Kansas; nineteen grandchildren; thirty eight great-grandchildren; and ten great great-grandchildren. Snooky is preceded in death by her husband, Guy who died on March 6, 2013. She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son Gary Don Rorick; a brother Gale York; granddaughter Lana Melane Rorick; and son-in-law Robin Jacquart.

A private family service will take place at a later date. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given to the American Diabetes Association or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.

Gerald “Jerry” Lockwood passed away on July 1, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born at King Hill, Idaho on February 23, 1935 to George and Ruth (Dobbins) Lockwood.

Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the cold war (1956 – 1958). He was assigned to both the 3rd and then the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiments.

He was united in marriage to Joan Heskett on December 16, 1960. To this union was born two sons, Kevin and Kenton Lockwood. The couple moved to Wichita, Kansas where Jerry was employed by Motive Parts Warehouse as district manager of sales for most of western Kansas. The family then moved to Great Bend, Kansas in 1971 where Jerry became an owner of Parts, Inc.

Jerry suffered a stroke on May 4, 2006, just a few months before he planned to retire. He loved the outdoors, hunting, photography, and vacationing in the Rockies. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, and a founding member of the Kiowa Gun Club of Great Bend.

Survivors include his wife Joan; sons, Kevin and wife Wendy Lockwood, and Kenton and wife Cynthia Lockwood, all of Great Bend; grandchildren whom he loved very much, Thomas and wife Brittany Lockwood, Ashley Lockwood, SPC Ethan Lockwood U.S. Army, Joanna Lockwood; one brother, Robert and wife Joan Lockwood of Denver, Colorado.

Celebration of Life Services will be 2 p.m., Friday July 12, 2019 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, Hoisington, with Rev. Don Fisher presiding. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Wilma Jean Tiede, 82, passed away July 2, 2019, at Home Health & Hospice of Kansas, Wichita.

She was born July 21, 1936, at Wentworth, Missouri, to Fred & Gertrude (Whaley) Wiehe. She married Harold Tiede September 10, 1955 at Wentworth, Missouri. He survives.

Coming from Mt. Vernon, Missouri in 1969, Wilma was a Heizer resident. She was a homemaker that loved to cook and watch soap operas. She enjoyed camping, bowling and especially being with her family.

Survivors include, her husband Harold of the home; five sons, Bruce Tiede and wife Nancy of Erie, Brian Tiede and wife Gayle of Heizer, Charlie Tiede and wife Christie of Hays, Harold Dean Tiede and wife Stacey of Hoisington and Brenton Tiede of Wichita; one step-daughter, Stacey Boy and husband Brian of Great Bend; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Edward, Eldon and Gilbert; and three sisters, Lorene, Helen and Elsimae.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Don Paden presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North.

Memorials are suggested to the Wilma Tiede Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Daniel Schamberger, age 82, passed away from cancer on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at home in Denver with his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Veronica, his three daughters Julie Horowitz, Dana Nickless, and Monika Schamberger; two sons-in-law Bob Horowitz and Mark Nickless; and grandchildren Jake and Nate Horowitz, and Grace and Henry Nickless.

Dan was born in 1936, the youngest of 11 children in the small farming community of St. Peter, Kansas to Raymond and Barbara Schamberger. His father and mother’s family were part of the Volga German immigrants who settled in western Kansas.

Dan went to St. Joseph’s military academy for high school. He attended St. Mary’s of the Plains College in Dodge City for one year, then went to Pittsburgh State University where he received a degree in Education. He was the first in his family to receive a college degree.

After college, he was drafted into the Army and spent two years at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After living in Kansas City, Dan moved to Denver, Colorado where he would settle and raise a family.

He worked at the Sears in Cherry Creek for 15 years, then went into the tire business. He owned an automotive repair shop on east Colfax Ave, Tune Tech Automotive, for 20 years.

Dedicated to charity work, Dan was active in the Kiwanis Club of Aurora for 40 years; involved in his parish at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church for 50 years; and a member at the American Legion Post 1 and the veterans honor society “The Forty and Eight”.

Dan was a proud and supportive father, husband, and grandfather; a hard worker; always ready to laugh and tell a joke; made friends wherever he went; enjoyed jazz, a beer, and good company. He had a good sense of humor and was a positive force in many people’s lives. His presence will be profoundly missed! We love you, a bushel and a peck, we do!!!

A Rosary Service will be held at 7:00pm, Thursday, June 6 at Horan and McConaty, 11150 East Dartmouth Ave at South Parker Rd.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, June 7 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2250 South Harrison St, Denver.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Kiwanis Club of Aurora Scholarship Fund, C/O Dave Heflin, P.O. Box 441774, Aurora, CO 80044 or Denver Hospice, 8299 E. Lowry Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230.

James Jacob Rohr, age 60, passed away on July 1, 2019, from injuries due to an automobile accident near WaKeeney.

Funeral service will be on Friday, July 5, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at the Church of God, WaKeeney, Kansas. Burial in the Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Kansas.

Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home to sign the book, the casket will be closed, on Thursday, July 4, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.