Joan Elden Obituary

We bid farewell to Joan Elden of Geneseo, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 7, 2026 at the age of 89. Joan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Tweten and Harriet Tweten (Anderson); her brothers, Richard, Donald and Johnny Tweten; her sister-in-law Shirley Tweten; and her grandsons, Jonathan Baca and Richard Moss.

She is survived by: her husband John Elden; her children, Greg Elden (Cricket) of Huntsville, AL, Julie Elden of Escondido, CA and Diana Baca of Peoria, IL; her grandchildren, Nicholas Moss, Charley Elden, Keith Elden, Tricia Hall (Connor) and Storm Baca; and her sisters-in-law, Judy Tweten and Mary Tweten.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Lutheran Church, Geneseo.