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Grain Bin Death in Fayette County, Illinois

Leon P. Matzker, 70, of Vandalia died Thursday evening

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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.

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