Elgin WWII airman identified

Buried after 80 years

An Elgin native who was killed in World War II and remained unidentified for eight decades was finally laid to rest Saturday with full military honors.

The remains of First Lt. Woody Owen were buried at Elgin City Cemetery Nov. 22, bringing long-awaited closure to family members who spent years working with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on his case.