Lucas Michael Ehling, 28, died Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born August 13, 1991, in Hutchinson, to Neil and Diane (Hawkins) Ehling.

He attended Hutchinson schools. Lucas was an avid gamer and Star Wars fan.

Lucas is survived by:  father, Neil Ehling and wife, Marsha; mother, Diane Ehling, all of Hutchinson; brothers, Andrew Ehling and wife, Jodi of McPherson, Zane Ehling and wife, Jenni of Garden Plain; sister, Abby Ehling and husband, Francisco Florencio of Lawrence; grandmother, Marie Hawkins of Hutchinson; and nephews and nieces, Brecklynn and Sawyer Ehling, Sophie, Cora, Morris and George Ehling, and Alice Ehling-Florencio.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Hawkins, and grandparents, Morris and Julia Ehling.

Cremation has taken place.  Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Kyle Sanderson presiding. Friends may sign his book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and until service time at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson. Memorial donations may be made to Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Orval Kenith Herrington, 92, passed away October 30, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities. He was born October 14, 1927, in Houston, Texas, to Oscar and Ruby (Purcell) Herrington. He graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Salt City Business College. Orval joined the Army and served in Korea.

Orval married Joyce Cannon in 1949. They were married 53 years before her death in 2002. In 2005, he married Gail Killinger.

Orval and his parents owned Herrington & Son’s Service Station, on the corner of Avenue F and Main, for many years. He later retired from Detroiter Mobile Homes, and worked for Spitler’s Service and Dale’s Northgate. Orval coached women’s softball for over 25 years, coached Little League, and had been an avid bowler. He was a member of the V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361 and Loyal Order of Moose #982. Orval enjoyed dancing, fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Orval is survived by: his wife, Gail of the home; son, David Herrington (Becky); daughters, Charlotte Powell (Dave), all of Hutchinson, Bev Hinson (Steve Davidson) of Inman; stepdaughter, Mona Schaefer (George) of Lincoln; grandchildren, Brandi and Jordan Powell, Bob Hinson III, Staci, Derek and Travis Herrington; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren, with one on the way; two step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Orval was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Joyce; an infant son, Kenneth; sister, Dale Carlson; and son-in-law Bob Hinson, Jr.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Pastor Bob Phipps presiding. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the Orval Herrington Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Galen D. Kessler, 82, of Hutchinson, died October 30, 2019, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab. He was born October 6, 1937, in Salina, to Fredrick and Mildred (Wilson) Kessler.

Galen graduated from Hutchinson High School. He served in the United States Air Force from June 1955 until February 1959. Galen was the owner/operator of Lawson Appliances, a member of the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, and enjoyed going fishing.

On April 8, 1959, he married Joycyln Maxine Warnow in Salina. They shared over 60 years of marriage.

Galen is survived by: wife, Joy Kessler of Hutchinson; children, Lyn (Jerry) Boone, and Jay Kessler, all of Hutchinson; grandsons, Casey (Sharaun) Hauschild, and Matthew Boone; and great-grandchildren, Landon, Harlow, and Henry Hauschild.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Gene Kessler; two brothers; and one sister.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2019, at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, with Pastor Bob Phipps officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Salvation Army, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Gabriel William MacArdle Tash (Ridghaus), 18, of Hutchinson; friend of the world, ceaseless talker; kind, generous, and intelligent soul, passed into spirit Monday, October 28, 2019, in Hutchinson, KS.

Born August 22, 2001, in Wichita, KS, the son of Ridghaus and Joan (Specht) Tash. Gabe graduated from Hutchinson High and studied Pre-Engineering at HutchCC. Amongst other hobbies, Gabriel enjoyed putting together metal models, rock climbing, and photography.

Gabe is survived by: his parents, Ridghaus and Joan; siblings, Drew, Ethan, Aelora, Rhys, and Zach Chadwick; grandparents, Barbara, Alyce Jean; and other loving family.

Gabriel elected cremation, so a Life Celebration will be held at Stringer Fine Arts center, 600 E. 11th St. Hutchinson, KS, on Sunday, November 3, 2019, from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the HutchCC Endowment and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave. Hutchinson, KS 67502.