Magdalene "Mac" M. Arendt

Magdalene M. Arendt At exactly 93 1/2 years of age Magdalene "Mac" Marie Arendt, of Luxemburg died early Wednesday morning, January 21, 2015 at home. She was born on July 21, 1921 to the late Louis and Mary (VanLoo) DeGrand in Sugarbush. On October 9, 1940 she married Paul P. Arendt at St. Hubert Church in Sugarbush. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1994. Together they worked the family farm in Luxemburg and raised six children. After retiring, they moved to the Village and she worked at St. Mary Grade School for many years. Mac was a member of St. Mary Parish in Luxemburg and a member of the Christiam Mother Society at St. Mary Parish. She will be remembered for many things, her love of polka music and hop waltzing, her cooking, her sense of humor and her love for her children and grandchildren. She loved to play cards and did that until her last days. When her granddaughter was a little girl, she would tell her friends, "My Grandma knows how to play cards, she's a professional". Mac was an amazing cook and could make a meal for 20 people appear out of nowhere, with no advance notice. She loved to sew and made numerous quilts. Each grandchild has received a treasured quilt. Her grandson's always wanted to "go to Lux" if they needed a babysitter for a day or two. She was a fun Grandma! Mac loved the Packers, especially Aaron Rogers, (her favorite because "he never loses his cool"). She shared our family Christmas celebration only a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren playing and having a good time. Survivors include four daughters and three sons in law, Donna (Richard) Jauquet, Lynda (Wayne) Baudhuin, Mary Rubens (special friend Bill Gould), all of Green Bay; Cyndi (Erik) Lucia, Luxemburg; one son and two daughters in law, Eric (Shelley) Arendt, Luxemburg, Karen Arendt- Borchardt,Green Bay ; nine grandchildren, Doug (Erin) Jauquet, Dale Jauquet, Jason Baudhuin, Chad (Bliss) Baudhuin, Jacquelyn Baudhuin, Justin (Nitra) Rubens, Jessica (Paul) Solie, Adam and Cody Arendt; seven great grandchildren, Dawson and Christopher Baudhuin, Claire and Sophia Solie, Cadence, Colson and Charlie Baudhuin, one brother Joseph DeGrand, Sugarbush; one sister in law, Dolores Riedy, Casco; many cousins, nieces and nephews further survive. Mac was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, one son, Glenn Arendt, one great grandson, Matthew Baudhuin, her siblings, Laura, Irene, Florence, Anna and Harold. Friends may call at St. Mary Church, Luxemburg, 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, January 23, 2015. Closing parish prayer service 7:00 pm on Friday. Visitation will continue between 9:30 and 10:45 am Saturday, January 24, 2015 at St. Mary Church, Luxemburg. Funeral 11:00 am on Saturday with Rev. Milton Suess officiating. Entombment in the Shrine of Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Green Bay. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG is assisting the Arendt Family. www.mcmahonfh.com In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Mac's name. The family wishes to extend a thank you to her best friend and caregiver, Mary Dorner, caregiver Barb Piechocki, Unity Hospice especially, Stacy, Patty and Angie, Father Milton Suess who offered her spiritual comfort and visits. We wish to thank our sister Cyndi and her husband Erik, who provided Mom with a comfortable home environment these past three years. She truly love you!