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Services slated for next week following shocking deaths of two Chicago firefighters – Chicago Tribune

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Services have been finalized for next week for two Chicago firefighters whose separate back-to-back line of duty deaths last week rocked the city, according to the fire department.

Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, died Wednesday in a Gold Coast fire, and firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49, died Tuesday during a West Pullman blaze. The two were more like brothers to those who worked alongside them.

A wake for Jermaine Pelt will be held Thursday at Bake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St. in Oak Lawn from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., a statement from the fire department said.

Firefighters leave the Medical Examiners Office in Chicago April 4, 2023. following a procession for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt.

Firefighters leave the Medical Examiners Office in Chicago April 4, 2023. following a procession for fallen Chicago firefighter Jermaine Pelt. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)

Pelt’s funeral is set for 11 a.m. on Friday, at the House of Hope, 752 E 114th St. in Chicago.

Meanwhile, visitation for Lt. Jan Tchoryk will be Wednesday at the Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave. in Norridge, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A 10 a.m. funeral service is set for Thursday, at St. Joseph Ukrainian Church, 5000 N. Cumberland, Ave. in Chicago.

Chicago firefighters salute as the body of Chicago Fire Department Lt. Jan Tchoryk arrives at the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office in Chicago on April 5, 2023. Tchoryk reportedly died while responding to an extra-alarm fire in a Gold Coast high-rise.

Chicago firefighters salute as the body of Chicago Fire Department Lt. Jan Tchoryk arrives at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office in Chicago on April 5, 2023. Tchoryk reportedly died while responding to an extra-alarm fire in a Gold Coast high-rise. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)

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