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Shawnee Village Tornado Devastates Marion Complex
The Shawnee Village apartment complex in Marion suffered widespread destruction after a Saturday tornado. Nearly 100 units were destroyed or heavily damaged and at least seven people were reported dead with two or more missing. Searchers faced rain soaked soil and heavy debris as they worked to locate survivors and account for residents amid mired equipment and shifting rubble.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Shawnee Village
Marion
Kenneth Pankey
Pankey
Lucille
John Born
Shawnee