Our Staff

Our Funeral Home Staff

Each of the staff members at Kalmer Memorial Services is committed to providing your family with the finest in personal care. In fact, for years, it’s been comforting for area families to know that we are available to help at any time of the day or night.


When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.


Please take a few minutes to get to know our staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.

Licensed Staff

We adhere to the highest standards of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Our commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make us outstanding in our field. 

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Joseph Kalmer

Owner/Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Email: joe@kalmermemorialservices.com

Website: kalmermemorialservices.com

Office Phone: 618-622-4900

Fax: 618-622-4949

Mobile Phone: 618-741-7835

Joe was raised in Germantown, Illinois. He is a 1981 graduate of Mater Dei Catholic High School in Breese, a 1985 graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and a 1988 graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago. Joe is the former owner of Pletcher Funeral Home in Edwardsville. He is a 3rd and 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and is active with the Kiwanis Club of O'Fallon, IL. He enjoys playing the drums, boating, golf, and spending time with his wife, daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren.

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Nancy E. Baudino (Francis)

Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Email: Nan@kalmermemorialservices.com

Website: kalmermemorialservices.com

Office Phone: 618-622-4900

Fax: 618-622-4949

Nancy was born in Highland, Illinois and raised in Collinsville, Illinois.  She is a 1972 graduate of Collinsville High School, a 1973 graduate from Trend International Beauty College, Collinsville, and a 1985 Graduate of St. Louis Community College of Mortuary Science, Missouri. Prior to mortuary school she worked as a cosmetologist.  From 1986 thru 2015 she was a licensed funeral director in St. Louis, Missouri holding various managerial positions.  In 2015 she joined Kalmer Memorial Services.  She enjoys decorating her home, working in the yard, cooking, baking, spending time with her husband, son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.


Non-Licensed Staff

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Cheryl Kalmer

Administrative Assistant

Email: cheryl@kalmermemorialservices.com

Website: kalmermemorialservices.com

Office Phone: 618-622-4900

Fax: 618-622-4949

Cheryl was raised in Carlyle, Illinois. She graduated from Mater Dei Catholic High School in Breese and Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Illinois with a degree in Early Childcare Education. She is the founder and former owner/operator of Kids Club Child Development Center in Edwardsville, Illinois. Since retiring from her business, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for St. Boniface Catholic School in Edwardsville and now applies those same skills to Kalmer Memorial Services.

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Olivia Kalmer

Certified Crematory Operator

Website: kalmermemorialservices.com

Office Phone: 618-622-4900

Fax: 618-622-4949

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