Taron Dionne Luetjen, 15, of Cole Camp, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at her home in Cole Camp. She was born on August 4, 1993, at Sedalia.

She was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Cole Camp and belonged to the youth group. She graduated eighth grade at the Lutheran School Association and was a sophomore at Benton County R1 High School, Cole Camp. She was an honor student and maintained perfect attendance through most of her school years.

Taron played basketball from 5th grade through 9th and volleyball from 5th through 10th grades. She was a member of the Cole Camp Kinderchor.

While at high school, she was a member of the drama club, performed in plays both years at high school, participated in the powderpuff football games, and was a member of both Impressions and Encore Show Choirs. She had earned a vocal solo and ensemble group.

Taron loved singing and performing karaoke. She went to many country/western singing competitions and had competed at the American Idol Competition held in Warsaw and at Tan-Tar-A at the Lake of the Ozarks. She loved the Kansas City Chiefs, her cats, and socializing with her friends.

She is survived by: her sister, Deborah Armenta and her husband Ralph of Dixon; three aunts, Carol Lou Davenport of Jefferson City, Billie Hagar of Warsaw, and Christine Smith and her husband John of Sedalia; one niece, Taylor Beckmann of Dixon; one nephew, Austin Beckmann of Dixon; and many cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donnie and Sharon Luetjen, and her biological father, Terry Don Luetjen on September 12, 1993.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Benton County R-1 Gymnasium, Cole Camp, with Rev. Sandy Schlesselman and Rev. Paul Kelly officiating. Visitation will follow.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2009 at Mt. Hulda Lutheran Cemetery, rural Cole Camp.

The family suggests memorial contributions be given to Luetjen Music Scholarship Fund in care of the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp.

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Published by SedaliaDemocrat.com from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Taron Luetjen

12 Entries

Jill Logan

June 30, 2009

I'm so sorry her life was cut so short. I think she would have had a long musical career. It just breaks my heart that this family, was taken so soon, and tragically.

John & Brenda Baust

June 21, 2009

Taron had a wonderful voice and was such a sweet young lady. Our deepest sorrow for your loss.

June 19, 2009

My daughter and I first met Taron when she was about 11 or 12 while singing karaoke. We were just amazed at her voice and over the next several years we would see her and tell her how much she was improving. Her grandparents were always with her and so proud of her. She was just a neat person. We will always remember her.

Dora Frisbie

June 17, 2009

Taron loved to sing and had a tremendous voice. I resently got to hear her sing at a retiremtn party and she sounded like a angel.She always seem to have a smile for everyone. My deepest sorrow for your loss

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Penny Florez

June 14, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Connie Brown

June 14, 2009

It was wonderful watching you grow up into a young woman. I hate your life was cut so short. I enjoyed spending time with you last year you made Donnie and Sharon smile with pride. I loved watching you sing. Be at peace.

Neil VonHolten &family

June 14, 2009

Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Andrea Johnson

June 14, 2009

Taron you was a amazing girl we were in church together and in dance class when we was little. I will miss u and your smiling face =)

June 13, 2009

I will always think of you playing v-ball with such power! I told you 2 weeks ago to hit easy and you tried and it was still power the girls couldn't stop. Rest in peace Sweetie I will miss your big ole smile. You can sing now!
Brenda Cornett Cook
Stover

Sylvia Fugate & Frankie Woodward

June 13, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers. The world lost a beautiful caring person when it lost you.

Dana, Karen, & Fred Oelrichs

June 13, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Patti Butler

June 13, 2009

Words cant say how sorry I am for the loss of this wonderful young person and her parents. God must have heard her singing and decided to take her home with him. Taron and her parents were what true family really is.. I can still hear her singing Suds in the Bucket......

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