Billie "Janie" J Haas
February 20, 1927 ~ March 1, 2019
Billie Jane “Janie” Haas, age 92, of Columbus, passed away Friday March 1, 2019 in Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility at 8:08 p.m. She was born February 20, 1927 in Belleville, Illinois to the late William Chapple Chandler and Hattie Mae Henderson Chandler. Janie married Archie A. Haas August 25, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 1973. She was a member of the Columbus Baptist Church. She loved sewing and was known for her sewing abilities. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday March 6, 2019 in Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral home with the Rev. Chuck Kennedy officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest next to Archie in the Garland Brook Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Memorial Contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana for the Children’s Play Room. Janie leaves behind a son, Ken Haas of Columbus; 2 daughters, Jodi and her husband John Wright and Jan and her companion Randy Denney; a brother, Jack and his wife Flo Chandler of WA; grandchildren, Brian and his companion Carissa McDaniel Wright, Chris and his wife Courtney Moore, Jayna and her husband Danny Wheeler, Julie and her husband Brandon Rotert, Andrea and her husband Shaun Haas-Aguirre; 24 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren and a grand dog Hazel. Janie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Archie; brothers, Sid, Roger and Joe Chandler and a great-great grandson Carter Thomas Back. You are invited to send a message of condolence to the Haas family and light a virtual candle of remembrance for Janie via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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A difficult time for all of us in the family, but we can take comfort in the knowledge that Janie is now with our Lord. Billie Jane was a wonderful example of showing what love for family is all about. I will miss her almost daily phone calls that brightened my day with memories of our childhood and updates of current family activities. She holds a special place in my heart and I will cherish the love she has shown me, until we meet again. Flo and I send heartfelt sympathy to Ken, Jodi, and Jan and their families, I am privileged to be her brother…… JACK
Love to all the family. I have been blessed to know all of you for many many years. God Bless all of you, Bob and Sharon Stark
I have gotten the great pleasure of knowing Jamie for the last six years . Jamie always had a smile or hug to brighten your day. I will the little sweets that she would make . I will miss her greatly. To Jan and family of you need anything let me know. Hugs to you all. Know that mom had many blessings in her life love ali
Ken, I will be praying for you and your family during this heartache and memories. For all the many days and holidays and firsts to come you will be my heart, Love Always and God Bless
Aunt Janie you will be truly missed. Loved being able to spend time with you when you were here. Thank you so much for being a great sister to my Dad. He will miss your calls and all the love you shared. RIP sweetie we will miss you.
I am so heartbroken for the loss of sweet little Janie. She was such a delight, and so uplifting, with her sweet smile and happy nature. Prayers for her family as they go through this sad time. Fly high sweet Janie.
Billie Jane conveyed joy and happiness with her presence. Always positive. She will always be remembered with fondness and love. Our thoughts and prayers to Ken, Jodi, Jan and Jack and their families.
My Mother has passed in 2017 Ellie and her husband was Mike we met Janie when she worked with my mom Ellie at IGA years ago. Through all of those years we had all good times together. My name is Dorothy Smoot Mike and Ellie’s daughter. Janie was fun to be around and we all loved her. Bless all of you and comfort you through this time. Janie always had a smile and a laugh and when everybody got going it was always fun getting together!
Billie has been a part of our family for four generations. She grew up in Belleville, Illinois with our parents Maggie Abston and Earl Reichling. Together they saw each other through all the hardships of growing up in a world dealing with wars and depression. When Maggie had Steve, Billie became a part of Steve’s life and watched him grow with each visit. Our children grew up visiting with Billie every time she came to Belleville. When our grandchildren were born, it was Billie who insisted on making our granddaughter Piper her first Easter dress. No matter where she has traveled, there has always been golden thread running between our hearts in Belleville and Billie’s. The flame on Billie’s candle of life has been extinguished, but knowing how strong her relationship was with Jesus, we are certain she is very busy in heaven updating Archie and her friends!