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Marilyn Elaine Bartosh, 83, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at her home.
Marilyn was born on February 24, 1943, in Plover, Iowa, the daughter of Clifton and Edna (Anderegg) Becke.
In 1959, Marilyn married Richard (Dick) Bartosh. The couple lived in Fort Dodge and Des Moines before settling in Eagle Grove, Iowa, in 1969.
Marilyn treasured time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards and reading.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard, in 1975; her brothers, Dean, Russell, Donald, Leslie, and Lyle; her sisters-in-law, Jackie Becke, Grace Becke, and Rose Ann Molloy; her brother-in-law, Jerry Molloy; her son-in-law, Brian Spangler; and her great-granddaughter, Evie McLeish.
She is survived by her six children: Mark (Kim) Bartosh of Boone, Iowa; Scott Bartosh of Ruther Glen, Virginia; David (Ginni) Bartosh of Marana, Arizona; Rhonda Nichols (Steve) of Goldfield, Iowa; Teresa Middleton (Curt) of Ankeny, Iowa; and Sarah Young (Mike) of Boone, Iowa.
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Vicki King (Timothy) and Carol Becke; and her sisters-in-law, Ilene Becke and Mary Becke.
A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held at a later date.