Obituaries

Feb 14, 2026

Adam Michael Gentzler, age 40, passed away on February 14th, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado.

His services are in the care of Browns Cremation and Funeral Service, and services are being planned for a later date.

He will be remembered with love, by many.

Feb 13, 2026

Anna Jean Hinchman, age 98, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Fruita, Colorado. Born on February 26, 1927, in Kimball Creek, Colorado. Anna was one of nine children raised on the family homestead ranch.

Throughout her long and vibrant life, Anna embraced the joys of ranch living and developed a deep appreciation for nature. Her days were filled with activities...

Feb 12, 2026

Michael Steven Premich Jr., born May 2, 1949, passed away peacefully in Carbondale, Colorado on the evening of February 12, 2026, at the age of 76. He was surrounded by Joyce Premich, his loving wife of 54 years, his surviving children, and his grandchildren.

Michael, known to many by Mike and affectionately by friends as “Prim,” was born in Greensburg and...

Feb 9, 2026

Thomas V. Palen age 73, died 2-9-26 following a sudden illness. Born 8-5-52 in Englewood, NJ son of the late Mary and Marion Palen. Tom graduated from Newark College of Engineering in Newark, NJ. Tom had been employed by Raytheon for many years.

Tom was a fifth degree black belt in Judo and life member of the USJI, USJF, and USJA....

Feb 5, 2026

Jack Clausen was born April 13, 1958, in Julesburg, Colorado. After a brief move to Orange, California the family moved to Wheat Ridge, Colorado in August 1961 where Jack attended Maple Grove and Kullerstrand elementary schools, Manning Jr. High, and Wheat Ridge Sr. High school where he graduated in 1976. He moved to Grand Junction, Colorado to attend Mesa College...

Feb 5, 2026

Kathryn Ruth Parmley, 95, passed away peacefully at Beehive Homes Assisted Living in Grand Junction, Colorado on February 5, 2026. A longtime resident of Loveland, Colorado, having moved to Grand Junction in 2017 to be closer to family.

Born to Lyman and Ruth (Cole) Greene at her grandparent's home in Wray, Colorado, she was raised on Steads Guest Ranch located outside...

Feb 3, 2026

Linda Grace Ralston, 86, of Fruita, Colorado, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her sisters in Christ. She was reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband of 65 years, Daniel Edward (Ed) Ralston, who preceded her in death on March 1, 2024.

Linda was the daughter of James M. Pike and Grace Elizabeth Pike. She was born in...

Feb 2, 2026

Meighan Marquis, 54, of Grand Junction Colorado, passed away on February 2, 2026, after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. Born on July 21, 1971, in Santa Rosa, Meighan grew up in California wine country where she attended St. Helena High School. Her life was an adventure filled with color, heart, spontaneity – a reflection of her high energy, unpredictable,...

Feb 1, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Bruce Huggins, 82, departed this life on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, surrounded by his family. Bruce’s passing was unexpected, following a short but significant illness.

Bruce was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on October 26th, 1943, the son of Bruce and Alice (Conway) Huggins. He graduated high school from Newburgh Free Academy in June 1961 and college from the State University...

Jan 25, 2026

Howard (Sonny) Eugene Beam, 79, a resident of Grand junction passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on September 24, 1946, to Charles and Addie Beam in Aurora, CO. His family traveled to various places within Colorado as his father worked in construction. He graduated Hinkley High School in Aurora May 1965 and joined The United States Marine...