Chicago firefighter Michael Altman’s funeral postponed as wife goes into labor

The Brief

  • Funeral for Chicago firefighter Michael Altman postponed as his wife goes into labor
  • Thursday visitation at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel will continue as planned
  • Altman died after falling through a floor while battling an Edgewater apartment fire

CHICAGO Funeral services for a Chicago firefighter/EMT who died in the line of duty have been postponed after his wife went into labor.

Michael Altman, 32, was scheduled to be laid to rest Friday. Officials said the funeral will now be rescheduled for a later date.

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