Delma Laverne Bartch , age 86 of Stockton, IL passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Waverly Place in Stockton. She was born March 18, 1931 to the late Howard and Elizabeth (Trost) Endress. She married Murnice "Gene" Bartch on May 8, 1953.

Delma farmed with her husband her whole life, briefly working at Attwood Manufacturing. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Stockton. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening, baking, going to the boat, and scratch off tickets.

She is survived by her husband, Gene; two sons, Thomas (Valeria) and Robert (Christina); four granddaughters, Michelle, Kimberly, Alisha, and Katie Bartch; grandson, Tyler Bartch; great granddaughter, Daphney Bartch; and five great grandsons, Ivan & James Wickler, Keller & Weston Otto; and River Brenner. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, June; and twin brothers at birth.