Clara Marie Smith, 94, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 pm, Saturday, July 10, 2010 at St. Ann's Healthcare Center, Chester, Illinois. Clara was born to the late Frank and Mary (nee Petrowske) Jany on June 27, 1916 at Fort Gage, Illinois. Clara married William E. Smith on April 11, 1942 at Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on November 18, 1993. She was a Homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chester, Blessed Virgin Mary Altar Sodailty, and was an AFSCME Retiree. Survivors: Sister - Alma Jany - Chester, IL Sister-in-law - Dorothy Kerkhover - Perryville, MO Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, Husband - William "Bill" Smith, 1 Sister- Hilda Jany and 4 Brothers - Clarence, Stephen, Herman and Elmer Jany Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 14, 2010 St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chester, IL Officiating: Father Eugene Wojcik Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Wednesday - 9:00 am - 10:45 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Memorials: Masses or St. Mary's Catholic School