Marilyn Sue Thobe, 52, passed away peacefully in her home with her family on March 6, 2015. She was born on February 1, 1963 in La Porte, Indiana to Robert and Mary Sue Alt. She was the beloved wife of Chris Thobe for 23 years. She is survived by 4 children, Megan, Holly, Hank and Max Thobe; mother, Mary Sue Link; sister, Rebecca Goble; brother, Robert D. Alt; brother, Donald Link; sister-in-law, Leslie Link; mother-in-law, Virginia Thobe; in-laws Vivian Schmitt, Cindy and Randy Grapner, Terry and Sue Thobe, PJ and Carla Thobe, Joyce and Pete Hierholzer, Glen and Ann Thobe, Gregg and Lisa Thobe; cousins, 22 nieces and nephews, and 4 great-nieces and nephews. Deceased are her father, Robert C. Alt; step-father, Donald Link; father-in-law, Harold (Whitey) Thobe; brother-in-laws, Greg Goble and David Schmitt; and 2 nephews. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1981. She received a Bachelor's degree in textile science from Purdue University in 1985. She worked for Metropolitan Environmental Services in the sales and estimating department. Then, she became a wonderful mother of four and volunteered actively with the Celina City School District, Mercer County 4-H program and throughout the community. Later, she was a librarian at the Celina Branch of the Mercer County District Library where she found a passion at the Program Director (Rock Lady) for the Langston Rock and Mineral Collection. There will be a gathering for Marilyn's family and friends at St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 119 E. Fulton Street in Celina, Ohio on Friday, March 13 from 3pm to 7pm. A Memorial Service will take place at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Prior to the Memorial Service, calling hours will be from 9:30am to 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to The Mercer County District Library, 303 N. Main Street, Celina, Ohio; to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 119 E. Fulton Street, Celina, Ohio; or to the wishes of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
