Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes - DeWitt

12/23/2025

After a loss, it can be difficult to know what to say, but your heartfelt presence and support truly matter. Kind words such as “You are not alone,” “My heart is with you,” or “Your loved one will always be remembered” can bring warmth and compassion when it is needed most.

Grief does not end after the first few days. Continuing to check in, listen, and simply be there can provide meaningful comfort and remind someone that they are cared for today, tomorrow, and in the days ahead.

Read more here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/showing-support/what-to-say-when-someone-dies

12/20/2025

At our DeWitt Chapel, we pause to honor and remember the loved ones currently entrusted to our care. Each name represents a treasured life, and families who continue to carry beautiful memories in their hearts.

Please join us in keeping these families close in thought, prayer, and kindness:

• Dawn I. Summers
• Wesley James Gibson
• Norman Michael Naimy
• Gary H. Kipp
• Elisa “Dawn” Earle
• Therese Rita VanWormer
• Mary Lou (Hartgerink) Smith
• Brandon David Farr

It is our privilege to serve with compassion, dignity, and respect as families gather, reflect, and celebrate the lives of those they love.

12/17/2025

One of our favorite holiday traditions at the Gorsline Runciman DeWitt Chapel is welcoming a bit of local art onto our windows each year. For the past several seasons, talented local artists have helped bring warmth, creativity, and seasonal charm to our downtown - and we’re always grateful to be part of that tradition.

This beautiful window art is a reminder of how special it is to support small businesses, local artists, and the community that surrounds us. Their work helps make Downtown DeWitt feel a little brighter and a little more festive during the holiday season.

We’re thankful for the creativity shared with our community and for the many small, local businesses that help make DeWitt such a wonderful place to be - especially this time of year. Thank you, Emily Frushour art / 37prime and Marissa Tawney Thaler Illustration!

12/12/2025

With heartfelt respect, we honor the lives entrusted to our DeWitt Chapel as we remember Norman Michael Naimy, Gary H. Kipp, Elisa “Dawn” Earle, Therese Rita VanWormer, Mary Lou (Hartgerink) Smith, Brandon David Farr, David Mylo L***y, and Vicki Lynn Van Norman. We hold their families close and surround them with the care and compassion of our community.

Thinking of all who loved them.

12/11/2025

At the request of the family, we are honored to share the obituary for Norman Naimy, a cherished member of the DeWitt community whose life and legacy touched so many.

Please note that while the Naimy family is from DeWitt, services will be held at Gorsline Runciman Tiffany Chapel on West Saginaw to accommodate all of the friends and family who loved Norm.

We invite you to read Norm’s obituary and join us in keeping his family and loved ones close in thought during this difficult time: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dewitt-mi/norman-naimy-12661648

Our heartfelt condolences are with the Naimy family and everyone who is grieving this profound loss.

Celebrate the life of Norman Naimy, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes.

12/09/2025

The holidays can feel especially difficult when someone you love is missing.
If this season is bringing both memories and heartache, know that you’re not alone - and it’s okay to feel a mix of emotions.

Here are some gentle ideas to help you honour your loved one and still find moments of connection and comfort this season:

You don’t have to go through the holidays in one set way. If staying at home feels right, it’s okay. If gathering brings relief, it’s okay to do that, too.

Be honest about what you’re up for - if a big gathering feels too heavy, give yourself permission to adjust or step away.

You might choose to change a tradition instead of following the same old script. New rituals can help honor the past and meet you where you are now.

Find a way to include the person you’re missing in your holiday. It might be a memory shared, a candle lit, or a small gesture that says: “You still matter.”

Consider giving in their honor - a meaningful donation or kind act in their name can make their absence part of something caring and positive.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/losing-a-loved-one/healing-during-the-holidays-5-ways-to-remember-loved-ones-while-still-celebrating-the-season

12/06/2025

Thank you, DeWitt!
It was such a joy to welcome so many of you into our chapel tonight during the Downtown DeWitt Christmas Market. We loved sharing smiles at the photo booth, warming up with hot cocoa, and celebrating this special season together.
Wishing you all a wonderful start to the holidays!

12/06/2025

Stay toasty, DeWitt!

Downtown DeWitt
Warming Station and Free Hot Cocoa Bar! DeWitt Christmas Market
City Government of DeWitt, Michigan
Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes - Lansing

12/06/2025

See you soon!

12/03/2025

We’re honored and so excited to share that Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes – DeWitt Chapel has been awarded First Place for Best Funeral Home in the Area for 2025 by City Pulse / WKAR - Public Media from Michigan State University “Top of the Town” contest!

A heartfelt thank-you to all of our families, friends, and community members who have trusted us during life’s most difficult moments. This recognition reflects our dedication to compassionate care, respect, and support. We couldn’t have done it without you.

We’re proud to serve DeWitt, our surrounding communities, and each family that invites us into their story. Day after day, we strive to honor lives with dignity, empathy, and personal care.

Thank you so very, very much!

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City Government of DeWitt, Michigan
Downtown DeWitt
DeWitt Area Chamber of Commerce
Dignity Memorial

12/03/2025

This year, as we move through the season of thanks and remembrance, we invite you to join us in observing Giving Tuesday — a global day of generosity, compassion, and connection. Read more about Giving Tuesday at www.givingtuesday.org.

At Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, we believe that caring for families, honoring life stories, and supporting our community go hand in hand with the heart of Giving Tuesday.

Here are a few meaningful ways you can participate with us:

Honor someone you love
Consider doing a small act of kindness in their memory for someone who may be grieving, alone, or in need of support.

Share a story
If you’d like, share a favorite memory of your loved one and tag our chapel page. We will highlight these stories throughout the week as a way to celebrate lives lived and generosity shared.

Give locally
If you feel led, you might support a local grief organization, elder care program, or community nonprofit in your loved one’s honor.

Extend kindness
Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are simple. A handwritten note, a phone call, or a check-in with someone who’s struggling can make an enormous difference.