Hilt, Frances M. 1944-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Frances Maxine Hilt, 81, of St Joseph, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at a local health care facility. She was born Sept. 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, Illinois.

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.

Online condolences and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.