Upcoming Events
Oct
31
Visitation
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
Send FlowersNov
1
Funeral service
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Ambrose Cathedral
607 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Send FlowersServices provided by
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Urbandale ChapelOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.
Jane Ardon Obituary
Jane Ardon (42) passed away on September 16, 2025. Visitation will be held on October 31, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory (8201 Hickman Rd. Urbandale IA, 50322) Funeral services will be held at St. Ambrose Cathedral (607 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Check back for a complete obituary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with Jane
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Jane Ardon
Tell your own story about Jane
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Jane Ardon's name
How to support Jane's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Jane Ardon's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Oct
31
Visitation
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
Send FlowersNov
1
Funeral service
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Ambrose Cathedral
607 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Send FlowersServices provided by
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Urbandale ChapelOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.