Frances Ellen “Sis” Hecker, age 78, of Forsyth, passed away peacefully at home due to natural causes.
Sis was the oldest child born to Oscar & Edna (Miklich) Rittierodt on November 22, 1940 in Roundup, MT.
She married Jerome “Jerry” Hecker on June 24th, 1961. They raised three children on the family farm. They spent many hours teaching their children and others about hard work and the rewards.
Sis spent years on the farm then moved into Melstone, MT for a time running Jerry & Terri’s Café with her husband and many family members. Following work at the cafe, she started child care services for many in Melstone. Sis moved to Forsyth, MT continuing her passion for child care. She cared for many children over many years. Those “kids” were a large part of her life and her heart.
Sis worked for School District #4 as an assistant cook in the kitchen. After her retirement, she was caterer for Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home in Forsyth and Miles City. She also catered for many other occasions.
Sis is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, her parents, brother Bill Rittierodt, brothers-in-law Francis and Vincent Hecker, sister-in-law Alice (Hecker) Love, nephew Corey Meredith, and great-niece Meredith Burns.
She is survived by sons Ron (Brandi) Hecker, Randy Hecker, and daughter Jay Hecker; four grandchildren Nathan, Darren, Elizabeth, and Emily Hecker. Her brothers John (Sue) Rittierodt, David (Donna) Rittierodt, and Bob (Terri) Rittierodt and sister Rosella (Wayne) Meredith; numerus cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held Monday March 4th at 11 AM at Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home in Forsyth, MT. Reception following the service.
Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to charity of choice.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 Am
Monday March 4, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 Am
Monday March 4, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Jack Fleming says
I am so sorry to see this. Frances had a heart of gold many times offering to do funeral luncheons at her own expense for families who couldn’t afford it. She was also a “Jewish Mother” to me making sure that I would always eat. Happy she is with Jerry again but she will be missed.
Char says
Rosella & family, Randy, Ron, and Jay – I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Sis. So very heartbreaking! She was truly an angel here on earth and will be missed by so many. Heaven gained a very special angel today. May God wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you! ~Char~
Richard Hecker says
I am shocked and very sorry to hear of dear Frances’ sudden death. May God bless her soul and bring comfort to her family. Carol, John, Ann & I plan to attend her funersl on Monday.
Bill and Joby Parker says
Rest in peace Frances. You were such a wonderful person to know and will be greatly missed. Prayers and the very deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Deyona says
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences. During this challenging time throw all your anxieties and concerns on God because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7) He also promises to awaken those who have fallen asleep in death, reuniting them with their loved ones again. (John 5:28,29) What a beautiful blessing to look forward to! You and your family are in my prayers.
Sharon Borla says
Frances was one of the kindest, most giving people I have ever known. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She can now be with her beloved Jerry whom she missed so very much. My deepest sympathy to the family. I am sorry I won’t be there for her service.
Heaven Beals says
Family,
Loved having her as a neighbor for as long as we did! She really had a good heart and we will miss seeing her and all the loves she gave our family! Prayers for comfort through this difficult time.
Bryce, Heaven, Brock & Emma
Wayne & Lane Buck says
Our thoughts and our prayers are with Frances’s family. She was one very special lady. I will miss her dearly.
Prayers to each of you at this difficult time.
Penny Conyers says
So much spirit and spice in her soul. Our history is long and my memories are many. My love and condolences to Ron, Randy, Jay and all others who called her sister, grandma, aunt and friend. Love, Penny
Tammy Hutchinson says
Frances will be missed by all who knew her! She was such a sweetheart and she holds a special place in the hearts of all of us at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Prayers and love to all her family, I will miss talking to her and of course we will all miss her amazing food.
Liz Maughan says
Frances was a kind lady and will be dearly missed. I have missed my associations with her since moving away from the Forsyth area and know that the lack of her presence in the community will be felt by many.
My sympathy and condolences to each of you during this difficult time.
Linda Meredith says
I have no words to express the feeling of loss. Sis has always been the kindest most caring person you would ever want to meet. I will miss you so very much, you have truly been a rock and guardian angel for me this past two years. Rest in peace beautiful lady and say hello to Monte for me.
My condolences to the family my prayers and thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrow.
God Bless you Sis!
Dwayne Albertson says
Francis was a kind and thoughtful friend. I will miss her. I’m thinking of the family.
Susan (Mosby) Joy says
So sorry to hear of France’s passing. I enjoyed working with her at the Forsyth Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. She was a tremendous cook and everyone will miss that. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Doug & Cheryl Heser says
We were so shocked to learn of Frances’ death — just had a great visit with her after church and enjoyed her comments and friendship. She and Jerry were such wonderful people. They did such a great job of maintenance at Rosebud County Library as well as their many other roles in our community. Frances will be missed. All of her family are in our prayers for comfort and good memories.
Doug & Cherie Heser
Sabra Mack Murnion says
Ronnie, Randy and Jerilyn,
So deeply sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers…..
Sharon Wetsch says
To all of Frances’s family…
Your Mom was one of a kind. She loved the little ones she cared for, so many times I would take a delivery to their house and Jerry would be reading to the little kids all sitting in his lap. Frances would come to my business to have a bite to eat and her 1 beer. We had some of the best talks.. She deeply cared for her family and her grandchildren. I heard many accolades about the grandkids!! She is the newest angel now. RIP Frances you were a pleasure to know.
I know I will miss our chats.
Nancy Gilbertson says
I met Frances at one of the luncheons she catered. What a lovely lady she was and will be missed by the scores of friends she had.