James Blake Perski, 90, of Peoria, Arizona passed away October 3, 2018. Jim was born February 3, 1928 to William and Harriet (Forney) Przepierski in Chicago, Illinois. In 1949, Jim married Elaine Sanford. They settled in Des Plaines, IL where Jim worked as a Data Processor for US Steel Corporation. Jim was a Pilgrim in the Moose Lodge International. He was also an avid golfer and card player, as well as a lifelong Cubs and Bears fan. Jim was preceded in death by his wife Elaine in 1994. He is survived by his children Thomas Blake (Diane) Perski of Oro Valley, AZ, Steven Daniel (Jody) Perski of Des Plaines, IL and Marla Jean (Richard) Owens of Lewis Center, OH; his grandchildren Sabrina Owens, Wyatt Owens, Jennifer Meaders, James Dohanyos, and Jeffrey Dohanyos; as well as his 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 8, 2018 at 11:00 at Sunland Mortuary.