Catherine L. Cormier, 91, of Holton, KS, formerly of Soldier, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Medicalodge Jackson County. She was born November 1, 1926 in Bancroft, KS the daughter of Fred James and Emma Catherine (Freel) Staehli.

Catherine graduated from Wetmore High School in 1944. She married Wilson P. Cormier in 1945 at Topeka, KS, they later divorced. While married to Wilson, she lived in many areas; as he was in the United States Air Force. They had lived in Texas, Montana, California and France.

After moving back to Soldier, Catherine worked for Holton Community Hospital as a Certified Nurse Aide and Physical Therapy Assistant; retiring in her 70’s after 35 years.

Survivors include her 6 children, Rodney Cormier (Kay) of Soldier, KS, Rebecca Hayes (Gary) of Watertown, NY, Bruce Cormier (Rhonda) of Soldier, KS, Roxane Hayes of Holton, KS, Vivian Cormier of Holton, KS and Wade Cormier (Cindy) of Hoyt, KS; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by Wilson; a sister, Cleo A. Hill and 2 brothers, Arnold and Carl Staehli.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in the Soldier Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Holton Community Hospital Physical Therapy Dept. c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.