Alice Marie Blankenship, age 81, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on September 5, 1935 to the late Ralph and Susan Rodenfels. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter and Paul Rodenfels. Alice Marie is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Paul Blankenship; sister, Sue Gibson; brother, Raymond (Helen) Rodenfels; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the HOPE and HEART FUNERAL HOME BY SCHOEDINGER, 2741 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11:00AM at Eden Cemetery, 10052 Eden Church Road, St. Louisville, Ohio.