Katherine Ann Arrowood, of Antigo, died Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 72 years old. She was born on June 4, 1947, in Antigo, a daughter of Leonard and Ilene (Meisenhelder) Fleischman. She married James E. Arrowood on February 3, 1964, in Antigo. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1992.

She was a homemaker raising her family in Antigo and cared for her husband for 28 years as he dealt with multiple sclerosis. She was also a foster parent.

She enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting, and cooking.

Her favorite times were spent with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include three daughters, Lida Peterson and Lila Maves both of Antigo, Ruth Fouce and fiancée Rex, of West Bend, Indiana; two sons, James C. Arrowood of Plymouth, Brandon Arrowood of Wausau; two sisters, Sharon (James) Diestler of Antigo, Libby (John) Andraschko of New London; two brothers, Leonard (Janet) Fleischman Jr. of Antigo, Ronald (Diane) Fleischman of Tacoma, Washington; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Sherry Arrowood; a granddaughter, Chrystal Maves.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.

The family offers a special thank you to Bradley Maves for assisting in caring for our mother. Your help was greatly appreciated.