With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Katherine Anne Bigler (Salina, Kansas), who passed away on December 21, 2024 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Kaitie Hays and Floyd Roach; her son Jon Louis Bigler; her parents, Willis Dean and Merna Lorraine Hays; and her grandparents, Lena Roach and Ross Hays.

She is survived by: her husband Louis John Bigler; her children, Jamie Lynn Bigler, Jessie Lee Bigler (Jacob Lanahan) and Sean Paul Bigler (Brandee) of Salina; and her siblings, Susan Marie Ruhnke (Jim) of Junction City and Kevin Lyle Hays of Salina.

Visitation was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Ryan Mortuary (137 N 8th St, Salina, KS 67401). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials to Salina Animal Services or the Salina Rescue Mission.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ryan Mortuary and Crematory

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