Kalmer Memorial Services

02/19/2026

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." – Helen Keller
May this truth bring comfort to anyone missing a loved one today.

02/17/2026

Today we honor presidents who served our nation and helped to shape our country. May we draw inspiration from their service, integrity and dedication.

10/30/2025

Had a great time at my mortuary school reunion in Chicago over the weekend. Great memories and great friends. The building pictured is where our classrooms were. Interesting fact….This building, which used to be Maine Township HS in Des Plaines, was used to film many scenes in The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

05/23/2025

Today I did a burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A beautiful day at a beautiful cemetery. It reminds me of what this weekend is about. Stay safe and remember our veterans who fought for our freedom.

03/09/2025

Thirty-seven years, and still serving as a "Last Responder". It's been a great career!

07/26/2024

Big shout-out to Digitalartz from Highland. They did a great job of sprucing up my sign, which was faded from the sun.

03/11/2024

Here is an interesting article about consumer attitudes toward death.

Why most American funeral parlors are family-owned and other fascinating insights—extreme embalming?!—from the burial economy.

08/28/2023

What is your favorite memory of your loved one? Please share it with us down below.

08/25/2023

Grief is not a disorder, a disease, or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical, and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve." - Earl Grollman.

08/23/2023

Planning for life's major milestones? Discover the benefits of funeral pre-planning with Kalmer Memorial Services.

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08/16/2023

Consider the emotional impact of the music on the attendees at the memorial, and choose songs that evoke the desired atmosphere, whether it be reflective, uplifting, or comforting.

08/16/2023

Had a great time at the 2023 Hospice of Southern Illinois golf outing. It was a great day for a great cause!