Carla (Biswell) Ham's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2025 in Ottawa, Illinois

Carla (Biswell) Ham

September 10, 1954 - September 28, 2025 (71 years old)

Ottawa, Illinois

Carla (Biswell) Ham's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2025 in Ottawa, Illinois

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Mueller Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Carla (Biswell) Ham

September 10, 1954 - September 28, 2025 (71 years old)

Ottawa, Illinois

Carla (Biswell) Ham Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carla (Biswell) Ham of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carla (Biswell) Ham to show support.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Carla leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Carla may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Hugh and Oralee Biswell (Cale); and her husband Joe Ham. She is survived by: her son Christopher Phelps; her granddaughter Dierdre Phelps; and her siblings, Eric Biswell (Pamela), Cindy Rethage (Tom) and Penny Young (Mark).

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mueller Funeral Home - Ottawa (800 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be directed to the family. The family has chosen to send donations to Donate To The Charity Of Your ChoiceDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mueller Funeral Homes & Crematory



Mon

Oct 06

Visitation

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mueller Funeral Home - Ottawa
800 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350

Mon

Oct 06

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Mueller Funeral Home - Ottawa
800 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350

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