Theresa Perkins

Theresa “Tracey” L Perkins, 61, of Colby, passed away in her home on Tuesday August 28, 2018. She was born October 7, 1956 in Colby, KS, to Leland and Celeste (Schwebach) McIlnay. Tracey graduated from Colby High School and served as the Thomas County Clerk for 8 years and as a bookkeeper at Tubbs and Sons for 11 years. Tracey enjoyed fishing, camping and taking her dog for walks at the walking trail and driving her around town. Tracey was a woman of great spirit and had a heart filled with humor and love. Tracey cherished every minute with her grandchildren; family was of great importance to her.

Tracey was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Sydni Perkins, sister Carol Baalman, brother Burt McIlnay, brother in law Joseph Rehmer, sister in law Barb McIlnay and her beloved dog Princess.

She is survived by her children, Rachel (Jeff) Perkins-Maley, of Hutchinson, KS, and Adam (Crystal) Perkins of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Quincy, Tommy, April, Nathan and Ava; siblings, LeeAnn Rehmer of Grinnell, KS, David McIlnay of Loveland, CO, Kathleen (Jim) Tubbs of Colby KS, Joe (Sheryl) McIlnay of Colby, KS and brother in law Howard Baalman of Hoxie, KS and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 5-7:00pm, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Baalmann Mortuary in Colby KS with vigil service at 7:00pm. Funeral mass will be 10:30am, Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, KS. Memorials are suggested to Tracey Perkins Memorial Fund in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com.