Kent Joseph Callahan, 65, of Ottawa, passed away on Wednesday, November11, 2026 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa with Rev. Randy Mortenson officiating. Burial will be at Grand Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026 at the funeral home, with an additional visitation from 9 a.m. to the time of the service.
Kent was born on June 21, 1961 in Ottawa, to Jerry and Marilyn (Harmon) Callahan. He married the love of his life, Judy Cave, on November 4, 1995, in Grand Ridge. He was a truck driver for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Callahan of Ottawa; 2 children, Jaxson (Zoe Miller) Callahan of Ottawa and Kennedy (Ryan) Owens of Marseilles; one grandchild on the way; and two brothers Kurt (Cindy) Callahan and Kevin (Tami) Callahan.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers will be Pete Dilley, Dan Stillwell, Mark Bongartz, Andrew Molina, Josh Cave, Shannon Arnold, Tyler Brady, and Dan Stecken.
Memorials may be directed to the Grand Ridge Fire Department or to the Family. You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433.