Vigil held for victims of suspected mushroom poisoning

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A vigil has been held for the three Victorians who died after eating toxic wild mushrooms earlier this month.

Locals gathered at St Joseph's Church in Korumburra to remember Gail, Patterson Don Patterson and Heather Wilkinson as police continue to investigate if their deaths were suspicious.

"[There are] so many unknowns around when can we say goodbye, when the community [can] move forward, and when we can have some space as well," Mayor Nathan Hersey said.

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The vigil also served as a prayer service for Baptist Priest Ian Wilkinson, who remains in hospital after the incident.

"When a tragedy happens in a small community it has a real hurt people hurt here," St Joseph's Church Parish leader Ken Loughnan said.

"This today is an important part of the healing process."

The group fell ill after eating a beef Wellington at Erin Patterson's home, who is the former daughter-in-law of Don and Gail.

Patterson admitted to police that she did in fact dispose of a food dehydrator.

She did not attend the vigil. 

Victoria Police are still investigating. No charges have been laid.