Mary Manaska
April 2, 1942 — September 5, 2021
Mary Catherine Manaska (nee Peniston), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Frank Manaska; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Sarah Peniston. Devoted mother of James Manaska and Joseph Manaska; loving grandmother of the late Anthony Manaska, James Manaska, II and Jacob Manaska; dear sister of Robert Peniston, Paul Peniston, and the late Richard Peniston. Mary loved being social and making friends with everyone. She enjoyed going to the casino to play slots and spent many years playing games of pinochle with her family. Mary was a very good cook and always made a fantastic duck on New Year’s Day for her family. Mary was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Memorials may be made in Mary 's name to Wounded Warriors. Baue Funeral Homes is currently following CDC recommendations regarding mask and social distancing policies.