Arenac County Michigan OBITUARIES BLACK, Elsie Mae Elsie Mae Black, 71, of Zephyrhills, died Friday at her residence. A native of Arenac County, Mich., she moved to this area 13 years ago from West Branch, Mich. She was a homemaker, a member of the First United Methodist Church of West Branch, the Zion-Rose No. 117 Order of the Eastern Star and a past Guardian of Jobe's Daughters Bethal No. 3. She is survived by her husband, Melvin; one son, Donald of St. Clair Shores, Mich.; three daughters, Nancy Black of Lansing, Mich., Sue Hamilton of West Branch, and Linda Marvel of Flint, Mich.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Oakley Funeral Home, Dade City. Contributed by Barbara Ziegenmeyer -- Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - December 19, 1993 MONTRULL, Helen C. Helen C. Montrull - Age 74, of Mt. Morris, died Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 11AM Saturday, April 20, 1996 at Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd., Rev. John E. Senn of the New Apostolic Church officiating. Interment will be at Flint Memorial Park. Family will receive visitors from 5-9PM today, 9AM-9PM Friday, and from 9AM until the time of service Saturday. Mrs. Montrull was born March 23, 1922, the daughter of Fred and Gladys (Durham) Cole in Arenac County. She graduated with honors, was involved in the choir, 4-H, and many other school activities at Mt. Morris High School. She married Ebert Montrull June 26, 1943 in Milford, MI, who preceded her in death on July 4, 1992, after 49 years of marriage. They lived in Burton prior to moving to Mt. Morris, and have resided there for 43 years, raising 4 children. She was a Girl Scout leader, loved camping, fishing, bowling, bingo, making crafts, and playing euchre. Mrs. Montrull retired from Smith-Bridgmans after many years of service in the drapery department. She leaves to cherish her memory: 4 children, Victor and wife Barbara, Dennis and wife Carol, Barb McKeon, and Mike and wife Shawn; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; and 20 nieces and nephews. she also leaves many friends, including the Mt. Morris Senior Citizens, her camping friends, and her euchre buddies. Those that knew Helen, loved her. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 2 sisters. Contributed by Barbara Ziegenmeyer -- Flint Journal, The (MI) - April 18, 1996