MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa-- The number of Legionnaires’ disease cases in Marshalltown climbed to 61 on Tuesday- seven more than had been reported the day prior.

The bacterial infection, which is contracted by inhaling contaminated aerosolized water droplets, continues to spread, and health officials still do not know the source. The investigation is an all-hands effort that the local health department said is utilizing multiple agencies and is spanning seven days a week. However, for at least one local family, that effort came too late.

“Bernie was an elderly man who was attacked by an opportunistic disease,” said Peter Grady. "He passed away on the 29th."

Peter is talking about his big brother, Father Bernard "Bernie" Charles Grady, 82. He complained of dizziness during dinner on Friday, Aug.

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