Hildred Vilander Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hildred Jean Vilander, 87, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. Hildred was born January 10, 1934, in Dover, Kansas, the daughter of Christopher and Lola Akers Lister. She graduated in 1951 from Washburn Rural High School. On December 1, 1951, Hildred and Gerold Vilander were united in marriage, enjoying 69 years together prior to his death October 18, 2020. Hildred was an accomplished businesswoman who was employed by Kansas Gas Service Company and retired from KPL/Westar Energy. She served as International President of PBX Telecommunications; she was Woman of the Year for Business and Professional Women of Topeka, and won several speech awards as a Toastmistress, member of Toastmasters International. Hildred was selected as Honored Elder in 2006 as a member of SCAT (Shawnee County Allied Tribes); she was active for many years with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethons and served as past president of the local MDA Chapter. Hildred is survived by her children, Dambra Callahan (Robert) Fairbanks, Alaska, Debbie Stevens, Midland, Texas, Kenny Vilander (Donna) and Randy Vilander (Marianne) both of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Alice Lister, Lorraine Green, Sharon Hughes and Norma Jean Vilander. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Richard Lister and infant brother, Harold Lister and son-in-law, Sid Stevens. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 21, in Keene Cemetery, 13105 Hwy K4, Maple Hill KS 66507. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society or CAT Association, and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Hildred Vilander

January 10, 1934 - October 16, 2021