Lonnie Albertson

Lonnie L. Albertson, 63, of Greenwood, MO passed away July 19, 2015. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Thursday, July 23. Memorial Services will be 10 am Friday, July 24th, both at Aldersgate UMC, Lee’s Summit, MO. Lonnie was born on March 2, 1952 to Johnnie and Twila (Walz) Albertson in Grinnell, KS. Lonnie was raised on the family farm and never forgot the values learned there, work hard, help your neighbors, be resourceful and mostly family first. Lonnie had a lot of different hobbies; all involved either working with his hands or being outdoors. From hunting and fishing to building tractors. Relationships were very important to Lonnie, and he was a big jokester with family and friends. If anyone needed anything, they could count on Lonnie to be the first one to show up and help. He spent many happy hours with his grandchildren sharing his love of the great outdoors. Lonnie had been a heavy equipment operator for years, and was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Marjorie (Ravenkamp) Albertson; daughters Jennifer Ailshire (Jason), Jamie Albertson, and Janise Griffin (Billy), grandchildren Jesse Ailshire, Jack Ailshire, Hunter Bruns, Wyatt Griffin, and Maegen Allen; sister Connie Ziegler, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents Johnnie Albertson and Twila (Walz) Albertson-Baalman, and grandparents Ernie and Icie Walz. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Gloves for Kids c/o Royals Charities PO Box 419969, KCMO 64141, Grinnell United Methodist Church, or Camp Lakeside, Scott City, KS. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600.