Joan P. Tieken, age 86, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in her home. She was born on July 30, 1936 in Quincy the daughter of Elmer and Reva (Coleman) Heinecke.

Joan had an extensive career as an LPN for 40+ years in the Quincy area, having worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, Blessing Hospital and the Illinois Veterans Home. She loved her profession, she truly cared about every person she attended to. She was loved by her co-workers and patients alike.

Joan loved her large family. She enjoyed each and every one of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the matriarch everyone admired and looked up to.

She was an avid reader, thirsty for knowledge. She studied many topics, natural healing, spirituality and so much more. She practiced what she learned.

She was always very active, working out and working outside whenever she could. She loved being outdoors just walking or tinkering in her garden and yard.

Joan is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Steve Tieken (Wanaree), Gary Tieken, David Tieken, Jill Spoonmore (Craig) and Julie Townsend (Bruce).
EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN: Devin Tieken, Raina Opsahl (Erik), Tina Rigsbey (Jeremy), David Tieken, Ashley Tieken, Ricky Masterson, Robert Cunningham and Lacey Ross (Sterling).
Nineteen great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and other relatives also survive.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Lori Groves, a grandchild Kylie Townsend and a brother Bill Heinecke along with his wife Joyce.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.