Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters Community and Art Center. Clara James Vinson was born to Valentine and Elizabeth Kadzban in Posen, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her loving parents. Mrs. Vinson worked in the restaurant business for many years. She is survived by four children: William C. James of South St. Louis, Missouri, Maxine Foley of South St. Louis County, Missouri, Gini Kubus of St. Peters, Missouri, Kenneth P. (Norma) James of High Ridge, Missouri; friend, Walter Kubus; nine grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a brother, Walter Kadzban.