James Paul

Kerpan

James Paul Kerpan, 83, of Blanchard, died in his home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.  The son of Steve Paul Kerpan and Ann Katherine (Sroka) Kerpan, James was born in Waukegan, Illinois on May 18, 1941.

Jim and Elaine Kay Hogan were married on October 26, 1962, in Waukegan, Illinois.  James retired from the Commonwealth Edison Electric Company where he worked as a supervisor.  Jim and Elaine lived in Phoenix for ten years before making their home in Blanchard in 2004.  Jim was a born-again Christian.  He was an avid golfer and enjoyed reading.  Jim loved helping people and volunteered for many organizations during his life.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Lane Elizabeth Kerpan; a brother, Stephen; and a sister, Mary.

Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine Kay Kerpan of Blanchard; two sons, James Kerpan and wife Diane of Panama City Beach, Florida and Daniel Kerpan and wife Amanda of Provo, Utah; one daughter Christine Northam and husband Lester of Blanchard; twelve grandchildren, Ashlley, Matthew, Zachary, Emily, Olivia, Audrey, Jordan, Jaimie, Jenna, Laila, Maggie, and Cosette; six great grandchildren, Ralph, Vivian, Joshua, Jaxson, Lucas, and Jacob; sister, Christine Johnson of Texarkana, Texas; and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.