Obit: Bender, Zaidyn Kane (2011 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Arndt, Bender, Meddaugh, Schoessow, Walker

----Source: The Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 3/30/2015

Bender, Zaidyn Kane (24 MAY 2011 - 28 MAR 2015)

Zaidyn Bender, age 3, of Granton, WI passed peacefully in the arms of his mother, Lauren Saturday, March 28, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, WI.

Zaidyn Kane Bender was born on May 24, 2011 in Marshfield, WI the son of Lauren Meddaugh and David Bender. Zaidyn was born with a rare genetic disorder called Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome. During his short 3 ½ years of life he has touched so many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Zaidyn loved going on walks in his stroller and being held by his parents and family. Zaidyn also loved listening to music, going camping and hearing his family members voices talk to him.

Zaidyn is survived by his mother Lauren Meddaugh and father, David Bender both of Granton, WI, a sister, Jenifer Bender of Granton, WI and grandparents, Larry Meddaugh of Granton, WI, Laura Walker of Milwaukee, WI, David Bender of Neillsville, WI and Renee Arndt of Black River Falls, WI, and four great grandparents.

A Memorial Service for Zaidyn will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Granton. Pastor Daniel Schoessow will officiate.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Granton. Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Zaidyn's family with Funeral arrangements.