"Spending time with Mary at Band and Music Booster events was such a pleasure. There was no challenge too large for Mary to tackle...and always with a big smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be greatly missed."
In loving memory of
Mary P. Mahon
December 15, 2014
Mary P. Mahon, age 55, of 1825 N 400th Ave., Payson, died Monday, December 15, 2014, at 6:06 pm in her home.
Mary was born April 15, 1959 in Quincy, a daughter of Thoedore A. and Patricia A. Peters Burgtorf. She married David Mahon on March 10, 1979 in the Church of St. Peter. He survives.
Mary was a 1977 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, and she completed the Surgical Technician Program at Blessing Hospital. From 1975 to1997 she worked at Penn-Daniels. She held the position of Accounts Payable Manager. From 2001 to the present, she worked as office manager for Lansing Construction.
Mary was very involved with the Payson School District from 1992 until 2012. Some of the programs with which she helped include: PTO, Girl Scouts, Band Booster Club, and Assistant Cheer Sponsor. She also participated in various Payson Community volunteer work.
Mary was a loving and dedicated wife and mother. She always supported her family in every way possible. Mary brought a lot of joy to all of her loved ones. She enjoyed camping, canoeing, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her husband, children, parents, and siblings. Involvement within the Payson school district as her children went through school was a priority, and she found happiness through those experiences. She was incredibly selfless. She will be remembered as always looking at others' needs over her own.
In addition to her husband, survivors include: her children Will and Hannah Mahon of Payson; ten brothers and sisters: John Theodore Burgtorf & his significant other Donna Wright, Rose Leanne & husband John Griffard, Tina Marie & husband David Daniels, Gail Angela & husband Kelly Jansen, Gwen Jeanette & husband Brian Happel, Jolie Ann & Brian "BJ" Dannehold, Samuel Scott Burgtorf & wife Kelly, Shari Lynn & husband Jimmy Reckers, Elaine Michelle & husband Mike Coonrod, and Robin Joan and husband Ted Koetters; numerous nieces and nephews; and an aunt, Bea Hermsmeier and her husband, Art.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
Services: 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2014 at The Crossing with Rev. Chris Schaefer officiating.
Burial: Calvary Cemetery
Visitation: 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at The Crossing.
Memorials: Children's Education Fund, Blessing Cancer Center or The Crossing
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Tributes
"We are saddened to hear of the loss of Mary. She touched so many lives with her generosity. She was my daughter's Girl Scout leader and helped coach their summer league softball teams, a true go getter who was always giving of her time. God Bless each of you as your mourn your loss. With deepest sympathy, Alvin, Connie, Megan & Derek"
"We are saddened by the loss of this very special person. We feel priveleged to have known her and for her being a part of Megan's life as well...through Girl Scouts and softball and all the sleepovers the girls attended at each others houses. She touched so many lives and will be missed tremendously. Heaven is a brighter place with her presence, that we know. Our prayers and sympathy are with you all."
"My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Even not being close to Mary, it was apparent what a wonderful person she was. We had a knack for running into each other at the store. She always had a smile and inquired about us all. Deepest sympathies."