| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 12, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 12, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/neighbors-mourn-grandmother-who-died-in-portage-house-explosion/3974604/ |
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A community is devastated after an 88-year-old grandmother died when her house
exploded in Portage, Indiana Tuesday.
Leona Rice's Portage home was known by many in her neighborhood, and she took
great pride in decorating it.
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