Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes - DeWitt

11/03/2025

A beautiful fall day at our DeWitt chapel. 🍁

11/01/2025

This week, our DeWitt Chapel was deeply honored to serve the family of Marjorie Ann Gregory — a beloved nurse whose dedication to others extended far beyond her years of service.

Members of the Greater Lansing Michigan Area Nurses Honor Guard gathered to pay tribute to Marjorie’s life and calling, offering their moving ceremonial farewell in full traditional dress. Their presence reminded us of the lasting impact nurses have on every life they touch — in moments of care, comfort, and compassion.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these remarkable women who continue to honor their fellow nurses with dignity and grace. And to Marjorie’s family and friends — may her legacy of kindness and healing continue to shine brightly in every life she touched. 🤍

Honoring Nurse Marjorie Gregory on her birthday of Halloween.

10/29/2025

Today we celebrate the comfort and companionship that cats bring into our daily lives. Whether it’s the calm of a soft purr or the quiet company of a favorite chair, these simple moments remind us how much warmth a pet can bring to a home.

At Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel, we’re grateful for the small joys that help us feel connected — including the love shared with our furry friends. Wishing all of the cat lovers in our community a peaceful and happy National Cat Day.

10/29/2025

With quiet grace, the woman who inspired a nation’s strength has laid down her tools.
Naomi Parker Fraley, now recognized as the real face behind “Rosie the Riveter,” has passed away at 96. During World War II, she, like millions of women, stepped forward not for recognition, but out of duty, courage, and love of country.

Her legacy reminds us that service takes many forms, and heroes are often found not only on the front lines, but in quiet acts of dedication and sacrifice.

At Gorsline Runciman DeWitt Chapel, we honor her life and the enduring spirit she represents: strength with purpose, work with dignity, and resolve in the face of challenge.

We can do it—together. 💪

With quiet grace, the woman who inspired a nation’s strength has laid down her tools. Naomi Parker Fraley, the real face behind Rosie the Riveter, has passed away at age 96, leaving behind a legacy forged in courage, sacrifice, and unshakable resolve. Her spirit reminds us that heroes are not only found on battlefields, but also on factory floors.🕊️🇺🇸

10/23/2025

A Look Back: Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel, 2007

This photo, taken in 2007 by Ken Coin, shows the Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel as many in our community will remember it — a calm, welcoming place surrounded by trees and the changing colors of Michigan’s seasons.

The DeWitt Chapel has a long local legacy. Earlier generations will remember this location as the site of the Vincent Funeral Home, and later the DeWitt Area Chapel Funeral Home, before becoming part of the Gorsline-Runciman family of chapels.

For nearly a century, this corner of DeWitt has served as a place of care, remembrance, and connection for families throughout our community. We’re proud to continue that heritage of compassion and service today.

(Photo courtesy of the Ken Coin Collection, Clinton County Historical Society)

10/13/2025

A Look Back: The Tradition of Funeral Prayer Cards

These three vintage prayer cards — from Gorsline-Runciman Co. and the former DeWitt Area Chapel Funeral Home — represent a meaningful piece of funeral history that continues today.

Prayer cards, also known as memorial cards, have been part of funeral services for centuries. Originating in Europe as early as the 1600s, they were first used as devotional keepsakes honoring saints. By the 19th and 20th centuries, they had become a cherished way to remember loved ones — often including a favorite prayer, scripture, or poem alongside the name and dates of the person being remembered.

Families have long valued these small but deeply personal mementos. They serve as both a spiritual comfort and a tangible reminder of a life well-lived — something to keep in a Bible, wallet, or beside a favorite photo.

At Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, we continue this timeless tradition, helping families personalize each detail of a service to reflect love, faith, and remembrance.

10/08/2025

A Look Back: Vincent Funeral Home in DeWitt

This 1952 map of the Village of DeWitt, prepared by Henry A. Richards, includes a small but meaningful detail — a listing for Vincent Funeral Home, complete with its early telephone number, DeWitt 3465.

Located at the corner of Franklin and Washington Streets, the map places Vincent Funeral Home right where the Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel stands today. Operated by Jerome B. Vincent, the funeral home also offered ambulance service and served the community through the mid-1900s.

Funeral records and newspaper notices from the 1940s through the 1960s show families gathering here for services — a reminder that this block has been a place of care and comfort for generations.

We are proud to carry on that same tradition today at Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel, continuing more than a century of service to the families of our community.

(Archival map courtesy of the HSGL - Historical Society of Greater Lansing and DeWitt District Library collections)

10/01/2025

Happy International Coffee Day!

Today we celebrate the warmth of a good cup of coffee, and the togetherness it brings. At Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel, we know that some of life’s most meaningful connections begin with something as simple as sitting down to share a cup.

We’re grateful to be part of the DeWitt community, and today we’d love to recognize some of the wonderful local spots that keep neighbors, friends, and families fueled and connected:

Biggby Coffee
TIN CUP Cafe & Creamery
Dwelling Coffee

Whether you’re sipping slowly at a café table or grabbing a cup to-go before work, coffee has a way of bringing people together.

So today, let’s raise a cup to community, conversation, and the small local businesses that make DeWitt such a warm and welcoming place.

09/24/2025

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
This hand-drawn illustration of the DeWitt Chapel, created in the late 1960s–early 1980s, captures the look of a place that once stood at the heart of our community. For decades, families came here to honor loved ones, find comfort, and carry forward traditions.

In 2006, a new chapel was built to continue serving the DeWitt community with the same care and compassion. Though this original chapel is no longer standing, the memories made here live on in the stories of the families it touched. The illustration reminds us that while buildings may change, our commitment to serve with dignity and compassion remains timeless.

09/19/2025

At some point, many of us will find ourselves in the role of caregiver. While caring for a loved one can be deeply meaningful, it can also bring stress that affects your own health. That’s why it’s important to prioritize self-care along the way. Not every strategy will be easy to fit into your life, but even small steps can make a difference. Explore what works best for you.

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