Knies, Genevieve "Gen", of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the age of 100. Dearest wife of the late George Knies; dear daughter of the late Thomas and Louise Maher; cherished mother of Thomas (Phyllis) Knies, Rev. Jerry Knies and Paul (Donna) Knies; beloved grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 24 and great-great-grandmother of 2. Gen was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Masses.