Walter J. Balchunas, age 92, Army Veteran of World War II, beloved husband of the late Isabel and the late Adele; devoted father of Carol (the late Brad) Sutter; loving grandfather of Bradley, Brett, Brandon and Bryce Sutter. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Lifetime member of VFW Local 7188 and 745th Railway Operating Batallion Assn. Visitation Tuesday 9 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Please make donations to Joliet Hospice, 250 Waterstone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410