Condolences to you, Mike, and to the entire Rosen family.  I remember Marlene fondly from my days at Oberlin, both as student and faculty member, and especially her many wonderful performances of contemporary works.  May her memory be a blessing.

To Mike and Family 
I knew Marlene was very special, intelligent, talented, loved, but now, having heard the comments from family, friends, and students on the Zoom service, I see her as a goddess! I’m so sorry for your incredible loss.
Garry Kvistad

Dearest Mike. Becca , Josh and all who loved Marlene,

I am sad for your wife and mother’s loss, and was with you during today’s gorgeous celebration ceremony of her life.  Thank you for allowing us to join from afar. 

I loved Marlene first as the warm mother of my childhood friend Becca- a mother who welcomed me to family meals around the ship door topped table, tv shows and movies, meals at the Mercantile (I can taste the roast beef sandwiches we’d get there, sitting on a raised platform beneath a painted mural), manicures with her multitude of red and vibrant colors, shopping at the Beechwood Cleveland mall- always with a warm smile and a ‘come on in’; then as an employer hiring highschooler me to clean her family home, weekly pushing a mop and a vacuum around the yellow carpet and barking Rosie, before easing into hanging out with Becca in the backyard or her bedroom next to Mike’s constructed doll house; then as a young voice student - Marlene commented on my voice which she heard while I hummed and cleaned, cleaned and hummed- ‘I hear a voice in there- would you like to take a voice lesson or two with me?’, she asked. Thus began my journey into singing with many voice lessons at her piano (in exchange for cleaning) - she was generous with her time, never setting an alarm or watching a clock as I learned to breathe and support sound out of my body I didn’t know was there- occasionally forgetting her own schedule, shutting the piano cover and taking her quick leave while I let myself out…   I will always treasure my ease in the presence of Marlene who to me was the embodiment of a warm and unconditionally  loving soul…. Thank you for sharing your gifts, for welcoming me in, for bringing me out, and for laughing and loving all that you encountered.  May your memory forever be a blessing.

Am sending my deepest condolences to all of you.  It was always a pleasure to me to meet up with Marlene and her dog whenever I had the opportunity while in NY.  She was a larger than life personality and I felt immediately drawn to her.  May her memory be blessed forever!

Mrs. Rosen once told me “Sweetheart, it sounds like you’re singing through a sock!” We laughed and worked to fix the problem! 😂

Mike, thanks for ALLLLLLL the pizza!! You introduced me to fennel and I loved it!! 

Mrs. Rosen you are FOREVER my Girl! Our last lesson in Italy, you made me promise to keep singing! I kept my promise and no matter how hard it gets, I built a career from singing, I sustain myself from singing and I love it! When something isn’t working, I hear your voice in my head and I stop singing through a sock! THANK YOU!!!

 “Maybe she’s born with it…maybe it’s MARLENE!!” Love you Mar! -Tamara

I am among the fortunate who were students of Mrs Rosen. I remember  her notes/ drawing of warm up scales and arpeggios using her collection of fine colorful pens. (I’m always amused by that and appreciate writing instruments;-)

A couple of winters ago, we were waiting before midnight mass (in Los Gatos California), I overheard a fellow singer mention her favorite teacher. At some point I butted in, after hearing the part where both her favorite teacher and her husband taught at Oberlin.  I asked is it Marlene Rosen? Yes indeed! What a small word and yet you have made a difference in the lives of those living far and wide. Thank you…. “Du holde Kunst, ich Danke dir”

Kirk, student from early 80s

Condolences to Mike and the family and all who loved this amazing woman. I have such wonderful memories of Marlene as a brilliant, witty, piercingly astute, and deeply musical human. Grateful to have been part of the student family of Mike and Marlene.

I met Marlene in September 1960. We were classmates at Temple University where we laughed, we cried, and we made music. That was also when she met Michael (Mickey as we called him in those days) and we watched them fall in love. She was statuesque, beautiful, mature singing goddess at a very young age. Marlene made a difference in so many people’s lives through her years at Oberlin. How blessed they were to have had her guidance, encouragement and love. Rest in peace Marlene. You were one of a kind. I can still hear your voice in my ear.

I have just two (or three) words: Liverpool rummy and dominoes--Mike knows what I mean.  Love to all who loved her,

Marlene Rosen was the most influential teacher I’ve ever had, and her presence has stayed with me all these years. She challenged me at such a crucial time, and I still hear her voice in my head when I sing. I’m so grateful I got to be at her retirement Zoom and tell her what she meant to me. She truly changed my life, and I know I speak for the whole studio to say we will never forget her or the lessons she imparted

I first met Ms. Rosen at Oberlin’s summer program for high school singers in 2014. We bonded immediately, and I ended up choosing Oberlin specifically to study with her. I am so glad I made that choice. Sending my love and hugs to all.

I was so lucky to have Ms. Rosen as my voice teacher at Oberlin from 2015-2019. She had a way of dropping pearls of wisdom rooted in artistry in the most effortless way, as shown by this clip. She truly is one of the great voice teachers and will be missed by so many. ❤️

So many wonderful memories going back to Oberlin in 1972......!
Lovely conversations about books, art, music, family and life. Sharing many moments of laughter, food and love...... always.....!
We will miss you terribly.
Nancy, Hannah and Adam Rudolph

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Marlene Rosen

2 septembre 1942 – 5 août 2025

Riverside Memorial Chapel - Hawthorne

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