Matthew Ryan Bender, 22, Mazomanie and formerly of Fennimore, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, June 12, 2013 at UW Hospital in Madison from an acute illness. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore. A special graveside service and burial followed in the Homer Cemetery in Hickory Grove Township, Grant County. A memorial fund is being established in loving memory of Matthew Ryan Bender. The Larson Family Funeral Home in Fennimore assisted the family. Online condolences may be made at larsonfuneralhomes.com.

The complete obituary is in the June 20, 2013 issue of the Fennimore Times.