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Indiana tornadoes killed an elderly married couple
Summary
A married couple in their late 80s died when a tornado struck their home in Lake Village, Indiana; an autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
Content
A married couple in their late 80s died after a tornado struck their home in Lake Village, Indiana. Family members and local officials reported the deaths as part of a broader severe-storm event. The storms produced multiple tornadoes across northwest Indiana and nearby Illinois. Lake Village, a small town, experienced extensive property damage.
Known details:
- Ed Kozlowski, 89, and his wife Arlene, 86, were reported killed when a tornado hit their Lake Village home.
- Family recalled them as longtime residents with children and grandchildren and described them in affectionate terms.
- Newton County officials said more than 100 buildings in Lake Village were damaged and over 30 were destroyed during the storms.
- An autopsy for the couple is scheduled for Friday to determine official causes of death.
Summary:
The tornado that struck Lake Village resulted in the deaths of the elderly couple and caused significant local property damage. Officials have reported the scale of building damage and scheduled an autopsy to determine causes of death. Wider recovery details and next steps for the community are undetermined at this time.
