Steven Thompson

July 25, 2012

Steven Thompson, 40, of Britt, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m., at the Christian Reformed Church in Britt, with Pastor Joel DeBoer officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation was held on Monday, July 23, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt and continued one hour prior to the services at the church.

Steve was born on November 16, 1971, to Darwin and Jean (Kamp) Thompson in Forest City. He was raised around the Forest City area and finished his education at the West Hancock Schools in 1990. In July 1995, he married his wife Tammy and welcomed her daughter, Briana as his own. They were blessed with their daughter, Paige on his birthday of that same year. Adding more blessings to the family was their angel, Alexis in October of 1997. In 2000, they were overjoyed with the birth of their one and only son, Hunter. His children were his world.

Steve enjoyed watching many sports: football (including the Vikings), Twins baseball, Nascar (especially when Jimmie Johnson was winning) and college basketball. He loved the outdoors, spending time playing frisbee golf, swimming and camping. Steve was a friend to almost everyone he met. He always had a smile on his face to cheer you up. He would do anything for a friend or family if it was within his power. For the past five years, Steve has been doing what he loves, being an engineer for the railroad. Prior to that, he was a painter at IMT and Winnebago.

Steve was an awesome guy who could always make people smile and laugh! He was such a great friend, wonderful husband and dad! He will be missed by all who knew him.

Steve is survived by his wife, Tammy of Britt; their four children, Briana, Paige, Alexis and Hunter, all of Britt; mother, Jean Thompson of Forest City; sister, Valorie Thompson-Nielsen of Forest City; brothers, Daniel (Mary) Thompson of Forest City and Duane Thompson of Arizona; father-in law, Don Dakin of Moravia; mother-in-law, Shari Dakin of Klemme; brothers-in-law, Matt Dakin of Moravia and Keith (Billy Jo) Dakin of Forest City; and many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Darwin; brother, Jim; grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.

Terry "King" Mattoon

August 8, 2012

Terry "King" Mattoon, of Britt, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his home in Britt.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 25, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Lutheran Church in Britt, with Pastor Lee Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Britt. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 24, from 5-7:00 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church, in Britt and continued one hour prior to the services at the church.

Terry Alan Mattoon, the son of Lester and Sarah (Miller) Mattoon, was born on September 23, 1947 on a farm, northwest of Britt. He was raised in the Britt area and attended school in Britt. Terry graduated from the Britt High School in 1965. Terry was drafted into the Army after high school and served his country for two years. Terry received his honorable discharge from the Army in 1971. After the two years of active duty, Terry worked at Winnebago before moving to Florida and working for Donny DeKruif power-washing homes. Terry moved back to Britt in 1975 after his father passed away. Upon returning, Terry began working at Yohn’s where he was employed for the last 36 years.

Terry loved to play cribbage. In his earlier years he played darts and bowled.

Terry is survived by Judy Austerman of Britt; his sister, Kathy (Verle) Everett of Britt; brothers, Bill (Diane) Mattoon of Britt and Rick (Pat) Mattoon of Britt; brother-in-law, Bob Slobe of Florida; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Nancy Slobe.

The Ewing Funeral Chapel, Britt, was in charge of the arrangements.

Donald J. Nedved

August 1, 2012

Donald J. Nedved, 81, of Britt, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at the Concord Care Center in Garner, surrounded by his family.

According to his wishes, private graveside services will be held in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Duncan, with Fr. Dennis Miller officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Britt Veterans Ceremonial Unit. There will be no visitation. The Cataldo Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald John Nedved, the son of Aldrich and Lillian (Tlach) Nedved, was born on June 24, 1931 on a farm north of Duncan. He graduated from the Hayfield Consolidated High School in 1949. Don served his country in the U.S. Army 461st Infantry Battalion, 87th Infantry Regt. during the Korean conflict from 1952, until his honorable discharge in 1954. He received many battle decorations including the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Distinguished Unit Citation.

On March 3, 1953, he married Donna Mae Tschirki at the United Methodist Church in Forest City. They made their home north of Eagle Lake where they farmed. In 1966, they moved into Britt. Don was employed with the Hancock County Road Department until his retirement.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, dancing, polka music, hunting, trapping, farming, watching nature, going up town every morning for pancakes and being with his morning friends. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Britt American Legion and VFW.

Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna Mae of Britt; three children, Julie (Robert) Steiff of Middle Amana, Mark Nedved of Crystal Lake and Nancy (David) Jakoubek of Garner; grandchildren, Justin, Kyle and Rebecca Steiff, Jeremy (Mindy) Nedved, Joshua Nedved, Matthew (Paula) Jakoubek and Korey Jakoubek (fiancee, Meagan); great-grandchildren, Chloe and Joel Nedved and Iris Jakoubek; a brother, Al Nedved, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri; his mother-in-law, Anna Tschirki of Britt; two sisters-in-law, Betty Nedved of Hayfield and Leola Nedved of Britt; a brother-in-law, Robert (Mandy) Tschirki of Centennial, Colorado; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elmer and Arnold Nedved; and father-in-law, Chris Tschirki.

Memorials may be given in his memory to Concord Care Center, Hospice of North Iowa or the West Hancock Ambulance Service. Don's family would like to thank each of them for the excellent care he received.