Kathleen V. Tracey, 75, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born November 13, 1943 in Stamford, Conn., she was a daughter of the late William M. and Kathleen (Tyler) Visick. A graduate of North Side High School, class of 1961, she retired from Sears after over 20 years of service. Kathleen enjoyed sewing, crocheting and making blankets for her grandchildren, whom she adored. An avid gardener, she also enjoyed cooking, reading and traveling out west. She is survived by her children, Sara (Thomas Brooks Jr.) Tracey of Fort Wayne, Tom (Staci) Clark of Grabill, Nancy (Randy) Gruber of Fort Wayne, and Barbara (Scott) Merkle of Fort Wayne; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sisters, Vicki Anker and Barbara (Jim) Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip A. Tracey; and granddaughter, Jada Tracey. Memorial Service will be noon on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Advantage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2403 E. Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling two hours prior. Graveside Service will be 2pm on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Lindenwood Cemetery, 2324 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or the National Kidney Foundation. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagefunerals.com.