Carolyn “Honey” Haas

Carolyn “Honey” Haas, 90, of Lebanon, IL, died Monday, October 22, 2018, at Cedar Ridge Health Care Center in Lebanon, IL.

Carolyn was born January 16, 1928 in New Baden, IL. On November 18, 1956, she married Amos Haas in Belleville, IL.

Carolyn was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Lebanon.  She never knew a stranger and was always inclusive, wanting to be around people constantly.  She was blessed with many friendships which she treasured, throughout her lifetime.  To say she had a big heart is an understatement.  She loved to take care of people, always reaching out to everyone who needed help.  Honey loved to laugh and tried to have fun every day of her life.  She started “Happy Hour” in her nursing home room for all who could make it.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Amos Haas; daughter, Jamie Jo Haas; brothers and sisters, Linus, Ethel, Hermina, Adaline, Florence and Adell.

She is survived by her children, Gary (Connie) Haas and Amie Haas-Poole, both of Lebanon, IL; grandchildren, Michael Crabtree, Daniel Crabtree, David Haas, Leigh Poole; many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul UCC or Shriners Children’s Hospital.

Visitation: Monday, October 29, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

Funeral Service: Monday, October 29, 2018, 11:00 am, St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.

Clergy: Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner, Pastor, St. Paul United Church of Christ.

Interment: Lake View Memorial Gardens.

Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL