Southern Illinois tornado claims 8th victim | News

The tornado that struck Harrisburg on February 29, has resulted in the death of an eighth person.

R. Blaine Mauney, 74, of Harrisburg, died Thursday at a family residence in Harrisburg. Mauney lived at 401 S. Texas in Harrisburg, prior to the tornado and suffered major injuries during the tornado.  Mauney had been in several hospitals over the last three months due to his injuries.

In all, eight people died as a result of the storm that ripped through the southeastern part of the state including Harrisburg and Ridgway.

The victims were:

Randy Rann 64
Donna Rann 61
Jaylynn Ferrell 22
Mary Osman 75
Linda Hull 74
Greg Swierk 50
Donald Smith 70
R.Blaine Mauney 74