Chicago Marine finally laid to rest more than 80 years after World War II death
HILLSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Chicago marine who died in War World II will finally be laid to rest on Tuesday. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert F. Van Heck, 25, was killed during World War II.
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