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Dec 28, 1936 - Feb 19, 2025
Kindness, patience, and grace come to mind when I think of Marcia. On so many occasions coming by the house on "upper Sunnyside" to fetch Denny or head to school, her barely perceivable smile, a mischievous twinkle in her eye.
Denny, Lauryn, and Courtney, may Marcia's memory be as much of a blessing as she was a quiet and steadfast loving force in life.
William Fisher
February 26, 2025 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | Friend
My condolences to you, Prof. Dalen, Lauryn, and Courtney. May your days be blessed with your memories. Respectfully, Dale Ricardo Shields
Dale Shields
February 25, 2025 | Student
Dear Denny & Lauryn, I never met Marcia. But I know how difficult it can be to be married to an actor (my husband can attest), & not just an actor, but actor, director, teacher. The hours when your spouse & partner are not available & raising children; in this case 2 lovely daughters. Obviously, she taught all of you kindness, patience & living life with joy. So without meeting Marcia Dalen, I can only say to her thank you for sharing your gifts with the family that I do know. Each of us...
Marypat Carletti
February 25, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
I have wonderful memories of Marcia when traveling with her for the Athens Children’s Theater — first in high school
(which literally saved me) and later while initially majoring in dance and theater at OU. What started as an adventure for me, soon became an appreciation of the true aim to bring theater and music to children and schools that had never experienced it before. What a loving, no nonsense, generous dame. She will surely be missed.
Jessica Marks
February 25, 2025 | Oslo, Norway/Athens
I met Marcia probably 50 years ago when she was one of the leading lights in Athens’s children theater scene, and I was one of the children. I have fond memories of traveling throughout the county with her for one show or another. A lovely woman. My condolences to all Marcia’s family.
Susan Westenbarger
February 24, 2025 | The Plains, OH | Acquaintance
Heartbroken to learn of Marcia's passing. What an amazing woman she was and what an amazing family too. Hugs to each and every single one of you.
John O'Neal
February 24, 2025 | Athens, OH | Friend
In the knowledge that her spirit will live forever in the hearts of her friends and loved ones, sending deepest condolences to Denny, Lauryn, and Courtney - Bob and Mary Lynn St. Lawrence
Robert St Lawrence
February 24, 2025 | Athens, OH | Friend
Marcia was a gentle soul, wise and quiet. She said what she meant and meant what she said. She was a calming influence in our department at Hocking College. I was fortunate to know her.
Deni Hackworth
February 23, 2025 | Athens, OH | Coworker
So sorry for your loss of a wonderful wife and mother
Denise Weible
February 23, 2025 | Columbus, OH | Neighbor
Marcia Lee Dalen, age 88, of The Plains died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Kobacker House, Columbus. Born December 28, 1936 in Parkston, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William Bollinger and Frances Hendrick Bollinger.
A graduate of Parkston High School (SD), she received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in speech and theater. After college, she taught for two years in Chicago. She then attended St. Cloud State Teachers College and received her master’s degree from the University of Kansas. She taught at Hocking College for several years and also volunteered with the East Elementary School children’s theater. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
Marcia is survived by her husband of 61 years, Dennis L. Dalen; two daughters, Courtney (Kevin) Hensley of Atlanta, Georgia and Lauryn Dalen of Athens; two grandsons, Cole Hensley and Colin Hensley, both of Atlanta, Georgia; and a brother, William Bollinger of Alexandria, Minnesota.
At Marcia request, no services are planned. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, 141 Mill St., Athens, Ohio 45701. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
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