Frances Maxine Hilt

Frances Maxine Hilt obituary

Frances Maxine Hilt

Frances Hilt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph on Nov. 11, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Frances Maxine Hilt, 81, of St Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at a local health care facility. She was born September 25, 1944 in St. Joseph, daughter of Charlotte and Roy Helton. On April 25, 1964, she married Robert "Bob" Hilt. Frances worked at Sherwood Medical, and spent many years as a Homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and sewing, spending time with her grandchildren, and watching classic movies. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 58 years, Robert "Bob" Hilt, and son, Robert "Robby" Hilt II. Survivors include: daughter, Belinda (Steve) Meng of St. Joseph, grandchildren, Bethany Meng (Fred Farmer), Shelby (Michael) Weston, and Steven Meng II, all of St. Joseph, and sister-in-law, Kathryn Hilt of Chicago, IL.
Ms. Hilt has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Private Family Graveside Service and Inurnment will be held at a later date at Ashland Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Frances Maxine Hilt, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

Memorial Donation

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph

6054 Pryor Ave, Saint Joseph, MO 64504

Make a Donation
in Frances Hilt's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Frances's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Frances Hilt's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Frances Hilt's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?