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Ardyce LaJean (Chittenden) O’Neill age 78 of Logan, Iowa passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at home. Ardyce was born on January 14, 1942 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Jesse and Marie (Huddle) Chittenden. She lived in Madison, Nebraska until 1954 when her family moved to Missouri Valley, Iowa. She babysat and worked at Northwestern Bell as a telephone operator during high school. She graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1960. Ardyce was employed at City National Bank in Council Bluffs, until her marriage. On September 18, 1960 she was united in marriage to James O’Neill. She and Jim farmed and raised registered Angus cattle for 60 years east of BeeBeetown. Ardyce was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. She was President of the Iowa Angus Auxiliary, President of the American Angus Auxiliary. She was named the most distinguished woman American Angus Auxiliary. Took a Beef promotion booth to Denver for 10 years. She helped start The National Junior Angus Cook off. She was an active 4-H leader and member of Harrison County Cow Bells. She was Treasurer of Harris Grove Memorial Chapel.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Marie Chittenden, brother Vernon Chittenden, daughter Debra O’Neill and great grandson Leighton Jones.
Ardyce is survived by her husband Jim, a daughter Jane (Jerry) Scott, a son J. C. O’Neill, grandchildren Matt (Christy) Hotz, Jordan (Melissa) O’Neill, Michaela (Jared) Patterson and Abbie (Gary) Jones, thirteen great grandchildren, sisters Audrey Fuchs and Donna (Oran) Nelson.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
The family will direct memorials.
Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 United Methodist Church Missouri Valley, Iowa.
17 Comments
Jim and family, You have our sympathy. Losing a family member is never easy but we know Ardyce no longer has any pain or hurts.
David and I send our deepest sympathy to Jim and their family. May God’s peace, love and comfort be with all of you at this time.
Dear Jim and family
Love and prayers for all. What a sweet wonderful lady she was. A charming smile to everyone she knew.
John and Leia johnsen
Jim we are sending our Prayers to you and your Family during this time..Ardyce’s beautiful smile will be missed.
Gary and Lyn
My condolences for the O’Neill family. Ardyce was a joy to know. She contributed greatly to American Angus Auxiliary.
So sorry to hear about Ardyce. I worked with her for many years on beef promotion and education activities with the Angus Auxiliary. She was a dedicated hard worker and a true beef industry supporter. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
My sympathy to Jim, Jordan, and the O’Neill family. May your many memories help you all through this difficult time. She will be missed by many. 🙏🙏🤗💕😷Mary Ann Armstrong
I am sorry for your loss. Ardyce was a lovely person. She and my wife shared the name LaJean. I know my LaJean was always proud of that they shared that name.
Sincerely, Mike Nichols.
Jim and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you even though we can’t be. God bless you always.
Marianna, Greg, and TJ
Thanking of you during this sad time. May your memories of Ardyce comfort you.
What a Great Angus Mentor to all of “we” Angus ladies❤️
Arydce was always smiling and dear to me
Prayers over your loss
so sorry for your loss; she was beautiful, and a delightful person to be around.
So sorry for your loss, Ardyce went to school with my parents and I heard them speak of her often.
I am so sorry to read this. Mrs O’Neill was a class act and a truly lovely person. I always enjoyed talking to her , she had the most interesting insights into the world in general. My sympathies to Mr. ONeill and the entire family.
So Very Very Sorry 😐
A Very Very Sweet Lady.
Prayers Prayers Prayers To All The Family.
Patty & Tom Niedermyer
Magnolia Iowa / Pisgah Iowa Farmers Area.
Laredo Ave.
Patty & Tom Niedermyer
Jim and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Ardyce was a good friend and will be greatly missed. We will live stream the funeral because of the current situations. Hope to be able to visit soon.
Dear Donna, Jim, and family, I’m so sorry for your loss I just saw of Ardyces passing in Nonpareil Tributes insert. I remembered hearing her name from my sister Mary Lee when talking of her good friend Donna’s family (you were one of those special people, Donna, that was kind to your friends little sister, thanks for that!) My folks spoke of your Angus cattle, Jim. I think my dad may have bought a bull from you, Jay Stansberry. Just wanted to touch base, sorry it’s so late. God bless and help you through the hard times.
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