Joan Lois Sweers, 73, of Britt passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005, at her home in Britt. Joan, the daughter of Fred, Sr. and Ruby (LaRose) Schoby, was born July 6, 1931, in Algona. She grew up in Algona and graduated from Algona High School. Joan was united in marriage with Louie Sweers on January 16, 1950, in Algona.  The couple moved to Britt where they farmed until 1988, when they retired and moved to town. Joan loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and her only great-grandchild, Emma Sweers.  She enjoyed making crafts, sewing, knitting, crocheting and playing cards. Joan loved to have family and friends stop by for coffee.  Her favorite place was home. Joan was a member of the United Methodist Church in Britt.  She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary; a member of the North East Chapter of the Ex POWs; and the Red Hat Ladies Society. Joan is survived by three children: Susan Sweers of Omaha, Nebraska, Larry Sweers and his wife, Michele of Mauston, Wisconsin, and Jeanie Stickman and her husband, Mike of Grimes; five grandsons: David Sweers and his wife, Catrina of Mauston, Wisconsin, Dan Suchorski of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Jacob Suchorski of Madison, Wisconsin, Joe Stickman and his wife, Shannon of Omaha, Nebraska, and Jenny Lange and her husband, Zach of Des Moines; great-granddaugther, Emma Sweers; four sisters: Marjorie Schnath of Flagstaff, Arizona, Dorothy Hartinger of New Hope, Minnesota, Linda Becker and her husband, Bernie of Gold Canyon, Arizona, Kathy Munson of New Hampton; June Schoby of Latimer; in-laws: Ben and Rosie Sweers of Britt, Lucille DeWaard of Corwith, Elmer and Francine Sweers of Britt, Herman and Sally Sweers of Britt, Clint and Janet Moldenhauer of Forest City and Margaret Sweers of Florida; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Louie; three infant sons; brother Fred Schoby, Jr.; in-laws: Jake Sweers, Adrian DeWaard, Clarence Schaefer and Carrie Schaefer.