The Fayette County, Illinois coroner's office reports a Thursday evening death was due to a grain bin accident.
According to The X Radio, the victim was identified as 70-year-old Leon P. Matzker, whose farm is located southwest of Ramsey.
Matzker entered the grain bin while he and others were transferring corn from the bin to a semi. It's suspected Matzker lost his footing inside the bin and fell into the corn.