Dana Marie (Hoffmann) Virden, 55, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, March 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion. A celebration of life will take place at 12 p.m., Friday, March 13, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Long Grove, followed by a luncheon. Friends may gather prior to the celebration of life at 10 a.m. Teahen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Dana was born on July 3, 1970, the daughter of Michael and Julie Hoffmann, where she grew up on her family farm in Donahue.
She graduated from North Scott High School and excelled in softball, basketball and volleyball and was later inducted in the North Scott Hall of Fame. Dana graduated from Coe College with a bachelor of arts degree in 1992 and went on to receive her teaching certificate. While at Coe, she played volleyball and was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi.
On Oct. 27, 2018, she married David John Virden. Together they raised their children, Jenna and Brody.
Dana had a passion for teaching and spent 13 years at St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Marion, most recently teaching fifth grade. While teaching at St. Joe’s, she was known as the “Llama Lady” as her room was always decorated with everything llama. Prior to St. Joe’s, she taught middle school at College Community School District. Over the past year, she also enjoyed working at Indian Creek Nature Center.
Dana enjoyed a very active lifestyle. She loved walking, running, working out, playing pickleball, golfing and loved being outdoors. Dana loved traveling, frequently visiting Arizona and most recently took a trip to Alaska. Most of all, and more than anything, she loved being a mom to Jenna and Brody.
Dana is survived by her parents, Michael and Julie Hoffmann; husband, David Virden; daughter, Jenna Mosnik; son, Brody Mosnik; brother, Scott (Jennifer) Hoffmann; niece, Erica; sister-in-law, Ann (Justin) Balvanz; nephew, Boyd; and niece, Kate.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bob and Dort Beert, Bud and Lovell Hoffmann and an aunt, Trudy Shockey.
Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph’s Catholic School or Indian Creek Nature Center.
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