QUINTEN K. THOBE

by in It Was News Then

CELINA, OH (NWPR) – Age 16, Quinten K. Thobe passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born on November 20, 2008, in Cincinnati to Mike Thobe and Kelly (Flege) Klosterman.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.” -Author Unknown

He is survived by his father, Mike Thobe; his mother and stepfather, Kelly and Eric Klosterman; brother and sisters, Zayn Thobe, Natalie Thobe, and Autumn Klosterman; paternal grandmother, Kathy Sharkey, all of Celina; maternal grandfather, James Flege Jr; maternal grandmother, Joni Proffitt; and maternal great-grandmother, Nancy Proffitt all of Cincinnati. He also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and teammates.

Quinten was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dan Sharkey; paternal great-grandparents, Clarence and Rosemary Post; maternal great-grandfather, Paul Proffitt; his uncle, Steve Meister; and his cousin, Mason Thobe.

Quinten was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, teammate, and friend. He was a sophomore at Celina High School where he was a proud member of the Celina Bulldogs Football Team. He had a love for the outdoors, especially fishing, and was passionate about staying active, whether in the gym or cheering on his favorite teams, the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Browns.

He had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor, always ready to make others laugh, and his warm heart and bear hugs left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He was ornery in the best ways, polite, quick to smile, and deeply loyal to those he cared about. Quinten had a way of lighting up any room and made a profound impact in his 16 years; his presence will be felt forever.

Family and friends may gather to honor Quinten’s life on Monday, May 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina with Rev. Matt Overman officiating, where the family will receive friends from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be made to the Celina Football Program, a team that meant so much to Quinten.