Waunita Esther Hall MacMillan

Waunita Esther Hall MacMillan, 84, Winfield, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Waunita was born on August 31, 1938, in Reno County, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Ivry Harkness Hall. She dropped out of high school in 1955 and married Von Anneler, Sr.; they were married for 26 years. Waunita returned to high school nine years later with three children to graduate in 1965 from Sylvia High School. She would go on to attend Hutchinson Community Junior College in 1966, majoring in X-Ray Technology. Waunita was the owner of a Phillips 66 full-service station in Hutchinson. She also managed stations in Kansas City and Topeka. Waunita worked as a Career Counselor at Bryan University and worked at Security Benefit. Throughout her working life, she was a secretary for many different offices, including an attorney. In 1975, Waunita ran for Hutchinson City Commissioner, though she did not win, she believed there should be more women in politics. She enlisted in the National Guard, Navy Reserves and served in the Navy as a Storekeeper. Waunita was a Girl Scout Leader when she was younger. She was a member of the Eastern Star and was a Worthy Matron from 1987 to 1988. Waunita loved bingo, ceramics, gardening, pool league, and cooking. Waunita is survived by her children, Vonnita Elliott (Lamar), Von Edward Anneler, Jr. (Kim), and Thomas Anneler (Davina); grandchildren, Tina Love (Cory), Christy Pennington (Troy), Dustin Legler, Nick Anneler (Kristin), Karamae Legler, Bryan Anneler (Andi), Brianne Oliver-Barnard, Bryce Christensen, Sherie Wood (Jason), and Mary Crist (Andrew); 22 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and sister, Birdie Mae Oden. She was preceded in death by her parents, first love, Von Anneler, Sr., grandson, Brandon Legler, and brothers, John, Donald and Henry Herschel Hall. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Veterans’ Home of Winfield and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Waunita Esther Hall MacMillan

August 31, 1938 - July 31, 2023