Roselawn Gardens of Memory

He was born on April 25, 1929 in Maunie, IL, the son of Daniel M. Kilmer and Zola Hatcher, both preceded him in death. James married Betty Lou Clayton on July 28, 1956 in East Alton, IL, she survives.James was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a Drafting Engineer at Olin for 35 years. He was a member of the VFW and Bethalto Masonic Lodge # 406 and a member of Shriner’s. He loved doing a daily crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy daily. James was a serious Cardinals Baseball fan, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.He is survived by three children, Cynthia (Bert) Griffin of Bethalto, Allan (Valerie) Kilmer of Brighton and John (Julie) Kilmer of Moro; three grandchildren, Heather (Scott) Kruchowski, Melissa Rulo-Ramirez, Braxton Kilmer; and four great grandchildren, Joshua, Olivia, Logan and Estella.James was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marie Smothers and Jane Allene Rhoads-Taylor; and a brother, Daniel T. Kilmer.Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 10:30 am until time of service at 12 pm, Pastor Terry McKinzie will officiate, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto is in charge of all arrangements.Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. (Alton Daily News)

Bill” Poole, 79, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home.Born March 23, 1939 in Eldorado, IL, he was a son of Joseph and Marion (Stewart) Poole.He married Jane M. Wheeler in July of 1986. She survives in Hartford.A former M.P. in the U.S. Army, Bill worked as a millwright at Laclede Steel for a time and retired from the Argosy Casino as an electrician and maintenance technician. He enjoyed spending time and talking with his family. He also enjoyed driving his truck and loved riding his Cub Cadet around the yard.In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Minnie Poole of St. Charles, MO; two sons, Billy and Joe Poole; and a brother, Davey Poole of Michigan.He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lois Wallace; and four brothers, Ralph, Gregory, Leonard, and J.R. Poole.Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 11 at Paynic Home for Funerals, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Apr. 12.He will be laid to rest in the mausoleum at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com... (Alton Daily News)