Clarence Guild

TAMMS, Ill. -- Clarence Guild, 83, of Tamms died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County in Murphysboro, Ill.

He was born July 22, 1922, in Tamms, son of William and Elizabeth Klee Guild. He and Edith Dakin were married Dec. 1, 1952.

Guild was a farmer.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Janice Ballas of Albers, Ill., Theresa Starms of Okawville, Ill., Catherine Powers of Collinsville, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Calvary Cemetery in Villa Ridge, Ill., with Monsignor William McGhee officiating. Military rites will be conducted by a ritual team of area veterans sponsored by Pulaski County VFW Post 8891.

Crain Funeral Home in Tamms is in charge of arrangements.