James S. Ahern, 83, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at Kindred Hospital at St. Anthony's in St. Louis.  He was born, September 1, 1935 in Keokuk, Iowa to the late James and Blanche (Sandidge) Ahern.  He was retired from Noranda Aluminum.  Survivors include his wife, Earnestine (Hathcock) Ahern of Sikeston; 1 son, Dewayne Ahern of Memphis; and 2 sisters; Mary Wilkins of Austin, Texas and Sylvia Goodale of Colorado Springs, CO.  Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 11, 218 at Blanchard Funeral Chapel from 1:00 pm until time for services at 2:00 pm.  Rev. Dwayne Coleman will officiate and burial will follow at Matthews City Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard Funereal Chapel.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at blanchardfuneral.com.