Emma Marie Arneson

Emma “Marie” (Swanson) Arneson, age 89, a resident of Ogema, WI, passed away February 17, 2026, at Aspirus Medford Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1936, in Spirit, WI, to parents George and Angela Swanson. She graduated from Rib Lake High School, and the Technical College of Superior, WI.

On October 3, 1959, she married the love of her life Marvin Howard Arneson. Marie worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill, WI, and at Middle River Health & Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI. She was involved with Parkland Raiders 4-H Club, South Range First Presbyterian Church, Country Peace Church, Phillips Presbyterian Church, and the Community Ecumenical Choir. She loved music whether it be singing, playing the piano, or the guitar. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and family history. Above all she loved the time spent with her family.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother: Nina Swanson; “Dad”: Roy Meier; “Mom”: Helen Meier; siblings: Ronald Meier, Marilyn Erickson, Arne Meier, Gene Meier, Wesley Meier, Kenny Swanson, Bud Swanson, Gladys Jenson, and Joyce Sjostrom. She is survived by her husband: Marvin Howard Arneson of Ogema, WI; children: Matthew (Denise) Arneson of Phillips, WI, Mary (Dan) Scharinger of Fond du Lac, WI, Michael (Ann) Arneson of Chippewa Falls, WI, Marty (Samuel) Arneson of Binghamton, NY; grandchildren: Chad (Alaina) Sclavi, Ryan (K) Sclavi, Creg Sclavi, Logan (Kenzie) Sclavi, Stephanie (Robert) Bazal, Cory (Kelsey) Arneson, Erin (Joey) Arneson-Purvis, Graham Arneson; great-grandchildren: Calvin Bazal, Marshall Bazal, Russo Sclavi, Corrado Sclavi, and Mattia Sclavi.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm March 9, 2026, at Phillips First Presbyterian Church in Phillips, WI. No visitation will be held prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Marie’s honor can be made to Phillips First Presbyterian Church, 144 N. Avon Ave, Phillips, WI 54555.