Linda Lou Mahoney, 56, passed away peacefully Mon, Apr 9, 2012. She was born in Muskegon, Mi on Oct 10, 1955 to Frank and Elizabeth “Betty” (Judd) Hoisington. On Aug 21, 1999 she married John H Mahoney and they shared many wonderful times together. She was a member of Clay Banks United Methodist Church in Montague. Linda was a CAN and worked in several different venues during her career. She was a kind and caring person, always offering her love and support to her family and many friends. She enjoyed ceramics, and gardening. She is survived by her devoted husband, John H Mahoney; her three sons, Michael Burgess, Frank Burgess, and Andy (Angie) Burgess; her three step children, Janette (Jason) Kadzban, Tonia Mahoney Pate, and John “Bud” (Angela) Mahoney; her granddaughter, Cheyenne Brooks whom she and John were raising; three step grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon (Walt) Riley and Debbie Madole; brother in law, Ken (Mary) Mahoney; sisters in law, Linda (Tony) Prus and Sherri (Michael) Jacob; and many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Betty, and a brother Bobbie. A memorial of her life will be held Fri, Apr 13 at 2 pm at Lake Harbor United Methodist Church on Henry St. in Norton Shores. Visitation with family will be one hour prior to the service.