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Taryn Baumgardner Obituary

Baumgardner, Taryn L. Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend Passed away on May 21, 2006. Preceded in death by grandparents, John M. & Alice Baumgardner. Survived by daughter, Rylea Baumgardner; parents, Frank and Phyllis; sister, Briana; brother, Nathan (Virginia Schendel); grandparents, Melvin and Adeline Almer; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; along with her extended family, Rylea's dad, Joshwa Putrzenski; Rylea's grandparents, Scott and Sherry Hogan; and Rylea's aunt and uncle, Nicole Hogan and Kirby Hogan; best friends, Liz and Laura. Taryn loved sports and was a basketball coach for her daughter. She will be deeply missed by those who knew her. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday at ST. STANISLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 398 Superior St. Visitation 5-9 PM Wednesday at KESSLER AND MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME, 640 W. 7th St., 651-224-2341, and will continue one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. "Go Lions".
  

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Published by Pioneer Press on May 23, 2006.

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Denise

May 21, 2025

It´s been 19 years- I can´t believe how much time had passed. I think of you often and I´m still at a loss for words.

Denise

May 22, 2019

It's been 13 years but I still remember when I received the news. I couldn't believe it. I think of you often and remember all the wonderful times when you were growing up into such a great woman, mother and friend. Denise

Sherry Hogan

May 21, 2019

Taryn..All I can say is we still are so sad. I hope you are looking down with a big smile, Ry is the best thing that has happened to all of us, she is so sweet and so strong. You are missed every day, it's still hard not having you come over and visit. We will always have you in our hearts. RIP Sweetheart. Love The Hogans.

Denise S.

January 13, 2019

Happy Birthday Taryn- I think of you often. I still can't believe you are gone.

May 25, 2017

Coach...year 11 without you....R.I.P.

January 13, 2016

Coach....Happy birthday....only a few girls left....we all miss you...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

May 21, 2015

Coach another year come and gone but we will NEVER forget you...wish you were here....RIP.

sherry Hogan

December 24, 2014

Merry Christmas Taryn.....miss you.

sherry Hogan

May 22, 2014

Its been eight sad years,I miss my friday night talks with you...Rylea is such a beautiful young lady. miss you......

Denise

May 21, 2014

It has been eight years and I still cannot believe you are gone. It never gets easier. You are missed by many.

Janell

May 21, 2014

...it STILL sucks all these 8 years LATER ! thinking of the whole Baumgardner Family today and really everyday as they live life without you Taryn!

May 21, 2014

Eight years have come and gone; every day I think of you! Your smile, your laugh... I miss you so much. It makes me sad that you are not here to see what a beautiful young lady Ry had grown into. You would have been the most amazing aunt.

sherry

January 13, 2014

Happy Birthday,we miss you......

January 13, 2014

Happy Birthday! I miss you. We all do. We've been really sad lately. We'll keep trying to do our best to remember you and honor you in everything we do.

Coach

January 13, 2014

Another year of saying happy birthday without you here.Its just as hard as last year and the year before.We miss you all the time and of course wish you were here.Again HAPPY BIRTHDAY Coach! R.I.P.

BMB

December 15, 2013

Everyday I miss you. Life will never be the same. Even though I am better able to be among others, I'll never BE as I was. I am forever damaged and will never be whole without you

Necolie capuzzi

July 7, 2013

Its been along time but seems like yesterday when we used to talk and laugh I miss you so very much girl your daughter is such a gift to us all your memory lives on threw her. You are in heaven now with my baby girl saleana milianya mitchell capuzzi looking down at us I miss you so much I cant beleive memories of you keep me threw the harder days see you again one day I miss you so much girl!!!!!

May 29, 2013

Thinking of you Taryn....

May 22, 2013

I know it has been 7 years but it seems like yesterday. I miss your beautiful face eveyday! I love you!

Janell Fredericks

May 21, 2013

Thinking about U today Taryn and all your family ! Will NEVER forget !!

January 25, 2013

Happy belated birthday, I think about you and your family often and cherish our friendship.

sherry

January 18, 2013

Thinking of you today, miss you.....

January 18, 2013

I miss you everyday.

January 17, 2013

I Love you!

kristie lewis

January 16, 2013

~~you were taken from us way to early sweetie...please know you may be out of our sight but never forgotten...love you sweet cousin...!!

January 14, 2013

R.I.P.

January 14, 2013

Happy 35th Coach!

sherry hogan

May 24, 2012

Taryn,we miss you everyday....

May 21, 2012

I miss you, T. We are hurting, just like every day...but we look at Ry & know that you'd be really proud of her & all of us.
I know I'll see you again one day.

May 21, 2012

6 years and it still seems like yesterday...R.I.P. coach.

March 25, 2012

I miss you. :(

January 13, 2012

Happy Birthday coach gone but NEVER forgotten! R I P

Shawna

May 21, 2011

Taryn, we miss you and love you. You shine through Rylea.

May 21, 2011

I love you, Taryn. I miss you as much today as I did years ago. I wish with every part of me that you were here.

May 20, 2011

If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,
We would walk all the way to Heaven, to bring you home again
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye
You were gone before we knew it.

May 20, 2011

Days come and go but one thing remains the same, our love for you. We miss you so much, we thank God for your precious Rylea because you truly live on in her. She is a beautiful young lady who you shine through. We Love you Taryn! It has been five years but somehow it seems like yesterday.

May 20, 2011

My dearest Taryn.. Even though it has been five years, sometimes it still seems like yesterday. I think of you everyday. Everytime I look at lil Miss Ry, I am reminded of you. Miss you so much and love you!

March 18, 2011

Coach, we are done with the project we started 6 years ago. My only regret is that you were not here to see the finished product. I know you will watch them as they go on to bigger and better things. Again coach I want to thank you for laying the ground work.R.I.P.

Shawna

January 13, 2011

Happy Birthday to my beautiful Cousin Taryn! Love you!

Sherry Hogan

January 13, 2011

Happy Birthday Taryn...We miss you.

January 13, 2011

Happy birthday coach! Another birthday when everyone will wish you were still here with us, and we all mean that from the bottom of our broken hearts.R.I.P. Taryn you are gone but NEVER forgotten

December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas sweet Taryn

November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving, Taryn. We missed you today, just like everyday. I love you.

November 4, 2010

I miss you so much. Everyday I think about you. I love you, T.

November 4, 2010

hey coach, b.b. practice started today im sure you liked what you saw.the girls are starting to really turn into b.b. players.i wish you were here in person but i know you are here in spirit.R.I.P.

May 21, 2010

Hi Taryn
It doesn't seem like it has been four years. We all miss you so much. there aren't many days that go by when I don't think about you. Rylea and your mom and dad were just at the house the other day, i can't believe how much of a little woman she is. She is so polite and not to mention just as pretty as you. I know you are watching over us all and for that I am greatful.
Always thinking of you
Sheila Baumgardner

May 21, 2010

Taryn,
I can't believe it has been 4 years since we saw your beautiful face. I think of you daily. We love you and miss you.

May 10, 2010

Happy Mothers Day.

Sherry Hogan

February 19, 2010

Taryn,

It's been awhile since I have written anything. Another birthday has passed for you, Rylea just had her birthday aswell, it was nice, we all had a great time. I'm sure you were looking down and laughing. Taryn, you are missed SO much. Rylea is like you in so many ways, when she wears her glasses she looks just like you. Rylea and Aliana are so good together, Ry is so good with her, it's sad to think that Aliana will never get to hang out with Aunty Taryn. Don't worry, she will forever know what a great person you were. Say hi to Myrtle for me and remember you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

February 15, 2010

They tell me that time heals all wounds... but it just seems harder and harder... Miss you everyday T.

February 14, 2010

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY MY SWEET COUSIN!

Shawna D

January 13, 2010

Happy Birthday Taryn

Angelica

January 13, 2010

Happy Birthday Taryn....thinking of you and your family today and always....

January 13, 2010

Happy Birthday!

December 24, 2009

I miss you T. Christmas is sad without you. I wish you were here. I love you. :(

December 13, 2009

Taryn ,today was the first basketball games of the year.I know you were happy with what you saw.You layed the ground work! R.I.P. coach.

November 17, 2009

Thinking of you today!! : )

November 6, 2009

Taryn,

We missed you so much at Nate's wedding, Rylea looked so beautiful. She reminds me so much of you. She is a great girl. There were raindrops throught out the day the reminded me of a song "Holes in the floor of Heaven. There are holes in the floor of heaven and she watching you today. You were there in spirt and in thoughts. Love you!!

November 6, 2009

I miss you, T & I wish you were here. Love you. :(

September 17, 2009

Hi Taryn,

Thinking of you!

August 27, 2009

I think about you & miss you every day. I wish you were here to see everyone & to be a part of all our lives. No one can take your place. No one. I'm sad that you aren't here to enjoy your family & friends, but I'm also sad that we're all missing you so much. I love you.

July 27, 2009

Hey Taryn,
Hope you and grandma are enjoynig your time together. We miss you both!

Kirby Hogan

May 21, 2009

Hey Taryn,

I cant believe it's been 3 years since you left us, it still feels like yesterday. We all think about you everyday. Rylea is growing up to be a quite a girl, you would be so proud! It still hurts to know that we wont be able to see you anymore but, instead of mourning your death, let's celebrate your life!! Taryn, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!

Sherry Hogan

May 21, 2009

Taryn,

It's been 3 years since you have been gone. We were at the cemetary yesterday, the sun was shining, it was really nice. Rylea was holding Aliana in her lap, she is really good with her. It's sad because you will never be able to hold her, but when she is older she will know who her Aunty Taryn was. Things are still sad without you here but life has to go on. We all know you are looking down on us and smiling!

jus a friend

May 20, 2009

Hey Taryn,

I just thought you should know that you are missed sooo much. Not a day goes by that you arent in evryones mind. The hurt has passed a little and we are all able to openly speak of the many good moments you brought in many peoples lives. Alot of things are going on right now in our lives, and the world that we wish you could be around for. It aches to know that you can't!! We all know that even though your not here, you are here. Watching over us everyday!! Continue to be our gaudian angel Taryn cause we need you now that times are getting rough.
Te Amo Mucho

Shawna Dosh

May 19, 2009

Time flies by, yet we never forget. You are in our thoughts everyday. As we watch Rylea grow up; we know how proud you would be of her. She sure is a great girl. Miss you a ton! Love you!

Sherry Hogan

May 11, 2009

Taryn,
Yesterday was mothers day. Even though you are not here, I know you are looking down at your mom and smiling. I wish I could tell you how Rylea feels inside, but it's hard, because she doesn't say too much. It's crazy, but writing to you makes me feel better even though I would rather talk to you in person. I miss your friday visits and your laugh. By the way, Rylea looked so Beautiful at Nicole's wedding. (in a pink dress, CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!! lol) I know you were looking down at her and smiling, she was holding the rings sooooooo tite!! Taryn, life goes on but you are NEVER forgotten!! Happy Mother's Day Taryn!! you are such a great mother!!!

April 24, 2009

I think about you every day. I miss you so much it hurts. People say you can move or it will get easier, but that's not true. I miss you as much today as I ever have. I love you.

April 17, 2009

I miss you Taryn, today and every day...

Sheila Baumgardner

January 29, 2009

Hey Taryn,

I just wanted to let you know that I wish that we had spent more time together, I am so honored to have known you and even though you were younger I was so envious of your accomplishments. You have no idea how much you were a part of our lives, it is so crazy how many times a week and even several times a day I am reminded of you and sometimes I smile and other times I can't help but cry. My mom tells some great stories about you, like when you had Rylea and how she felt so bad for you, because your labor was so bad. She said you even broke blood vessels in your face. I couldn't even imagine what that was like, but the outcome is absolutely amazing. She is so smart and funny, on your birthday she was sitting in the drivers seat of my dads truck and we let her drive around at the cemetary. She was so good at it that I almost have to wonder if you were letting her drive this whole time. Thank you for being this great person and touching so many people with your life. I want you to know that we will never forget who you were and how much we love you. I found some funny pictures of me you Billy and Bri the other day and I can't help but wish we were right there in the picture and could do it all over and keep you here longer. Please watch over us all and keep a seat warm so when I get there we can talk about everything. Bri's baby is so beautiful and you would be so proud of her, she is an amazing mother.

Love you and miss you tons,

Shannon Moe

January 13, 2009

Liz,

I'm not sure what made me write in here but I was thinking of you and wanted to just tell you Hi! You are greatly missed and will never be forgotten.

sherry hogan

January 13, 2009

Taryn Happy Birthday.
Miss you,and love you.

Sherry Hogan

Jessie Poucher

January 13, 2009

Hey T
Happy Birthday!!!
You don't know how much it sucks you not here to grow old with. We sure would make 2 crazy old ladies! I'm going to stop by today and say hi, I even think goofy Keith is going to come with. Miss you and love you girl.
Jess

Laura McGinn

January 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Taryn. I think of you all the time and miss you tons....Love, Laura

Shawna

January 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Taryn!

Briana Baumgardner

November 26, 2008

Taryn,

I don't know why I wanted to write this today. Maybe it's the holidays, maybe it's because the Lions stink extra bad this year. It's been over two years & it still hurts so bad. I miss you so much. Sometimes I sit at home in the baby's room while I rock her & I cry thinking of you. I'm sad that Aliana will never know her aunt, will never hear your laugh, and will never get to be spoiled by you.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Sometimes when my phone rings at work, I think it could be you & then my heart breaks because I know it can't & I know I'll never get another call from you again. I would give anything to talk to you one more time. I know your looking out for us. Mom thinks that you made my labor so easy because yours sucked so bad. hehe. If that's true, I know the only reason you did it is so you could talk crap about how much more tough you are than me (just like you did about our jobs).

You're the reason that I have Aliana now. Without you, Joe & Liz wouldn't have come back into my life & I'd never have met Zo.

Rylea is doing good. She's an amazing little girl. She's great with the baby. She's just like you in so many ways (both good & bad...haha). She misses you a lot...just like the rest of us.

I hope we make you proud. I love you, miss you, & think about you everyday.
Bri

October 9, 2008

Hi Taryn!
I wish you could be here to see your niece, she is a beautiful addition to the family. I hear the Rylea is wonderful with her. We miss you so much but know you are watching over us.

Nicole Hogan

October 5, 2008

Taryn,
I was thinking about you today and deceided to write, I feel like you read this and it is a way to communicate with you still. Not a day goes by that we don't still miss you like crazy. Everytime Ry does something silly or thoughtful I know your watching. We were out looking for Halloween costumes and it made me think that it should be you with her and not me.

I just wanted to let you know that you are loved and missed everyday.
Love Nicole

July 31, 2008

Feel no guilt in laughter, she knows how much you care; Feel no sorrow in smile that she's not there to share.
You cannot greive forever, she would not want you to: She'd hope that you can carry on, the way you always do; So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared, the days you spent together, all the happiness you shared; Let memories surround you.

A word someone may say will suddenly recapture time, a hour, a day will suddenly bring her back as clearly as though she were still here, and fills you with the feeling that she is always near. For if you keep these moments, you will never be apart and she will live forever locked safe within your hear.

Virginia

July 23, 2008

Hey Taryn-

Haven't written in here for about two years, a lot is going on that I wish you could be part of!

I know you would have loved to see your niece born and your brother get married. I am so sad when I think about all that you have missed out on and will miss out on. It just isn't fair.

I keep thinking that it will get better, but just never does. I keep thinking that one day I can be happy when I think about you, not sad.

Rylea is amazing. You would be so proud of her. She has your sense of humor for sure! She is so beautiful inside and out.

I wish you were here, you would be so excited!

Love and miss you everyday.

Angelica Ruiz

May 22, 2008

Hey Taryn....Sorry I missed writing in here yesterday....but please know you are in my thoughts everyday! I am praying that your family and close friends will continue to somehow find the strength to get through this and find extra comfort at this time. Keep smiling down on them and watching over them because I know you are!
Love ya!!

Sherry Hogan

May 21, 2008

Taryn,
It's been 2 years today since you have been gone. I still can't believe you are not ever coming over again, Fridays are still hard because Rylea comes over and you are not with her. She is growing up so fast and she has your sense of humor. She is a good girl and you should be proud. We will all take good care of her and will never let her forget her mother. I still have your and Josh's prom picture in my wallet after all these years. I talked to Josh the other day and he said Rylea was lucky to have had you as her mother. Taryn you are missed everyday and we never stop thinking about you.
Love, Sherry

Kirby Hogan

May 21, 2008

Taryn...

I dont know where to start, We all miss you a TON!!! It's crazy to think it's been 2 years. We are all going to visit your gravestone later on this evening and I know you will be looking down on us when were there. I just want you to know that you are still here, your living thru Rylea! We all see you in her everyday! Today was such a nice day, not a cloud in the sky! so, im writing this not to mourn your death, but to celebrate your Life!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!! & WE MISS YOU!!!

Nicolle Piringer

May 21, 2008

I can't believe it's been two years since you've been gone. I think about you all the time. It's crazy because sometimes I really feel like you're there looking out for me. Thanks for that. I know you're looking out for all of the family and friends you've left behind. Thats just the kind of person you were. I miss you!

Liz Ruiz (Smith)

May 21, 2008

I don't even know where to start, I 've never signed your guest book. I guess it's just been too hard for me to deal with the reality that your gone. It's been 2yrs today since you where taken from us. I love you and miss you soo much! I am thankfull to have spent over 20yrs with you, yet feel guilty Rylea only had 9yrs. You did a wonderful job on raising her. She reminds me of you soo much! she has your mannerisms. I am also thankfull to have your family in my life still, your sister and I have become close being eachothers rock. I think of all the fun times we have had and I will never forget any of them! Thank you for being in my life, my best friend, most of all for just being you! I miss your laugh and beautiful smile. Our daughters play sports together just like we did, I just wish you where here to see them! I love you and miss you daily! you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Till we meet again, B/F/F lizzard &t-rock!!

Melinda

May 21, 2008

Hey Taryn, as crazy as this may sound, I still check this often. I can't believe it's been two years. As you can see, we all think of you often.

Shawna Dosh

May 15, 2008

Hey Taryn! We miss you so much! I can't believe it has been almost two years. Love you! I am doing something this weekend I never thought I would do in a million years, a 5k. I am doing it in your memory, wish me luck!

Sherry Hogan

March 17, 2008

Taryn,
It's been a long time since I have wrote,I know it seems crazy but it's almost makes it seem like we are talking to eachother. I was looking at Pictures of You, Josh, and Ryea. It makes everything so real because you are not in the new picture. Taryn you are missed Everyday. I have a cute story about Rylea, It was last Saturday morning and of course she was in my bed. I looked at her and she had this big smile on her face, I asked he if she had a good dream, She said " No Grandma, I just feel good, and there's no School today." I just looked at her and laughed and thought how sad it is that you aren't here to laugh with her. I know you are watching her Everyday and laughing. By the way, she is almost as tall as I am. She really has your sense of humor.

Tell Myrtle We miss her alot

*Love You*
*Miss You*

Angelica Ruiz

January 13, 2008

Happy 30th Birthday Taryn...You and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers everyday...Love ya girl!!

Shawna D

January 12, 2008

Happy Birthday! I wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts everyday and everyday I miss you. Love you.

Diane S.

January 11, 2008

Almost your Birthday Angel Girl! I know Brice spoke of you at Christmas time. We lit a candel for you and send our love. Always loved...always remembered.

nene jefferson

December 26, 2007

Merry late Xmas T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was jus think'n of you & your fam yest. I guess everyone was over at Liz's. Hope Liz knows I'm sorry I couldn't make it. Taryn when you chose to make Liz your bestfriend, you must've known what a great person she was. I LOVE LIZ, her fam ,and your fam!!!! She's there for me when no one else is she's my rock. Well ne way Taryn i just wanted to wish you & your family a very Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year I know its hard @ these times!!!! I miss you all!!!!!! I love you Rylea!!!!!

nene jefferson

October 30, 2007

Que Pasa Chica?

I bet people are thinking why is she still writing on here? To be totally honest I don't know why, other than I needed some one to talk to. I guess its also because lately I've been kinda sad. I've had alot going on in my life lately ,but today I remembered for some strange reason a convo I had with Bri. We were talking about my grandparents,and about how I don't have to worry n be sad about my family. She made a comment about how you were up there making them laugh and stuff!! It really made me feel so much better Taryn to know they had someone great like you with them. So I wanna say thanks Taryn for doing you, great you.I bet you and my family are making everyone up there laugh!! U GUYS ROCK! Taryn dude I'm sure you already know this but I you got some great people in your fam. Liz and Bri have been here so much for me and I am so gratefull for them. Yea and your homie Jizzo is pretty dope too. Um I really haven't seen Ry for a while, but I hear she's do'n great. We all are looking out for her,we love her so much Taryn! She has a great personality just like you. She is always in my prayer along w/ your whole fam, Liz's fam to. I LUV ALL YOU!!

We all miss you T but we know you in a better place. Continue to chill w/ my fam and jus do you. They lucky to have you. I know you looking dwn on all of us. We must be lucky.

Te Amo Mucho, Norma

Joe Ruiz

October 23, 2007

Why I continue to look in here and still write I don't know... Maybe its a way to heal, maybe its a way to reflect and feel as though you can still hear me... I guess mostly because it helps me remember you the way I want to . With that big, bright, beautiful smile. That big heart. Looking at all these people on here that you touched in so little time. It makes me want to be a better person. It makes me realize a lot of things in life. I can never, ever put into words how much I/we miss you. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. It could be just out of the blue or it could be something I see or hear that just reminds me of you. When I'm old and gray, I hope these memories remain vividly in my mind. When I see Ry, my heart melts. She just does the cutest things that remind me of you. She is such a sweet kid. I will always remind her what a wonderful person you were. I Love you T.

Kirby Hogan

August 2, 2007

Taryn,
I have not been here in a while, but dont forget we all think about you and MISS you everyday.....I decided to write to you today Because I felt that it was right. A tragedy struck Yesterday, a bridge collapsed on 35w and it was chaos......it reminded me of the day you left us....that was also chaos. watching the news today and seeing all the grief really made me think about life and how it can change in an instant. Nothing has been the same since you left us and it will never be the same!! I hope you read this and just remember.......we think about you everyday and we miss u greatly!!!
Love ya Taryn....

Stacy

May 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family I know this is the hardest day to get through or week for that fact. but I kow you are a close family and everything will be o.k. give Rylea a big hug

Denise Simmel

May 21, 2007

Frank, Phyllis, and family, It is so hard to believe that one year has gone by. I have thought about Taryn numerous times during the past year and I still cannot believe she is gone. The children and I have so many fond memories of Taryn that we cherish. Our prayers are with all of you. Denise, Jolene, Frank and Julie

Nicole Hogan

May 21, 2007

Taryn- This past year has been hard for everyone who knew and loved you. I wanted to write and tell you how much I miss you and love you, but you already know. I know you are looking down at us and you would be proud. Your mom and dad are doing a great job with Ry, no one can ever replace you but we are all trying to keep her healthy and happy. She is great at softball, not that anyone is surprised since she has your athletic ability. Just know that she is well taken care of and doing great. I love you and miss you and think of you everyday. Love Nicole

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