Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Lansing

03/11/2026

Today we’re proud to observe National Funeral Service Professionals Appreciation Day.

We want to recognize members of our Gorsline-Runciman team including Elizabeth Bagley, Hank Borden, Alisha Williams, Megan Wilson, Christopher Pant, Randy Shassberger, Wayne Traxler, Amanda Wallace, Charli Edelmann, Jessica Blacklock, Adrian Houston, and Desiree Willis, along with Care Center professionals Nate Badish, Al Gager, and Courtney Lopez.

At our East Lansing Chapel, we are also grateful for the work of our administrator Martin (Marty) Condon, whose dedication helps ensure families receive thoughtful, compassionate care.

Funeral service takes a whole team working together behind the scenes, and we are thankful for every staff member who helps support the families we serve each day.

03/09/2026

We were honored to welcome the Greater Lansing Michigan Area Nurses Honor Guard to our East Lansing chapel as they paid tribute to Jean Ellen Courville.

The Nurses Honor Guard offers a beautiful and meaningful ceremony that recognizes the compassion, dedication, and service nurses give throughout their careers. Their presence is a touching reminder of the impact nurses have on the lives of so many families and communities.

It was a privilege to witness this special moment of remembrance honoring Jean’s life and her commitment to caring for others. Thank you to the Honor Guard for the moving tribute.

03/05/2026

A celebration of life, by its very nature, can be more lighthearted than a traditional service.

It is okay to laugh.
It is okay to smile.
It is okay to celebrate what made someone unforgettable.

Some families choose to:

• Raise a glass in their loved one’s honor
• Create a lasting tribute like matching tattoos
• Partner with a local shelter to host an adoption day
• Hire a band or DJ and dance in memory of the life of the party

Every life is unique. The way we honor it can be just as personal.

If you are considering a celebration that reflects personality, joy, and individuality, we are here to help you create something meaningful.

03/02/2026

As we begin this week, we pause to honor the lives entrusted to our East Lansing Chapel and to hold these families close in our thoughts.

Patrick “Pat” Dale Cannon
Margaret Jane Bates
Gordon Eldon Miracle
William Francis Haggerty
Merry Margaret Brown-Warner
Ann (Grettenberger) Shaver
Norman Cesar Houtekier
Harry James Hornberger Jr.

Each of these individuals leaves behind a story woven into the fabric of family, friendship, and community. Our hearts are with all who are gathering to remember, reflect, and honor their loved ones in the days ahead. It is a privilege to walk alongside our East Lansing families during these meaningful moments.

03/01/2026

Don't miss this FREE event!
Our Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes - Lansing chapel is hosting the NACG National Conference & Webcast, “Trauma-Responsive Grief Support for Youth & Families Impacted by Homicide Deaths” presented by Samantha Anthony, Sam Middleton, and Katherine Streit from Uplift Center for Grieving Children. Attendees will engage with the webcast and learn with a community of like-minded, grief-focused professionals.

3.0 Continuing Education credits are available when viewed during the livestream! (CEs are not available after the livestream.)

Light refreshments will be provided.

It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and support one another in a warm, welcoming space.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into important topics around trauma and grief with others who care. See you there!

Join us in person for the NACG Trauma-Responsive Grief Support webcast viewing and connect with others!

02/27/2026

While looking through the archives, we came across this vintage advertisement for our East Lansing Chapel on Grand River... and realized we had the perfect piece to share for National Retro Day.

From the bold headline to the hand-drawn illustration of the building and mid-century modern styling, this ad reflects an era when service was described as a “matter of record,” and trust was earned one family at a time.

Though styles and wording may change over the decades, our commitment to compassionate care for Greater Lansing families remains the same. We still work to earn your trust and give you our undivided attention.

We’re honored to continue serving the East Lansing community... then AND now.

02/24/2026

Join us for a calm and welcoming space where we connect through books, conversation, and shared support. Light refreshments will be provided. Our next book club meeting will be March 3rd, 2-4 pm at 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing.

Gorsline Runciman's LIFT group participants not only share in each other's grief, but offer support, build new friendships and take part in social outlets for people who are suddenly alone.

LIFT is a social support program that helps widows and widowers adjust to the loss of their spouses by socializing with others who share similar feelings and experiences. The L.I.F.T. program offers many engaging activities like luncheons, sporting events, holiday activities, day trips and educational seminars.
There are no fees or dues to participate; L.I.F.T. members are responsible only for their meals or personal expenses, and participation is not restricted to those who have been served by Gorsline-Runciman.

For questions regarding programs, please call Life's Landscapes at (517) 482-1692.

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02/20/2026

We honor and remember the lives entrusted to our East Lansing Chapel.

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and loved ones of:

Jason Gregory Olney
Richard Eason Tuttle
Lawrence Chadzynski
Jean Ellen Courville
James Edward Claucherty
Ray Emitt Irvine
Homer Chandler Hawkins
Bernard Duane Brown

Each life tells a story of love, family, friendship, and memories that will be carried forward. We are grateful for the opportunity to support these families as they gather to remember and celebrate their loved ones.

If you would like to share a memory, leave a message of comfort, or view service details, we invite you to visit each individual obituary on our website.

www.greastlansing.com

02/19/2026

We are deeply grateful when families share their experiences with us.

This recent review was received at our Gorsline Runciman East Lansing Chapel, and it speaks to the compassionate care Marcia provides every day.

From the very first call, Marcia responded with kindness, attentiveness, and understanding during an incredibly difficult time. Her ability to listen, guide, and walk alongside families and even offer moments of light when they’re needed most is something we are so proud of.

Marcia serves as one of our preneed counselors, but as this family so beautifully shared, she often becomes much more: a steady presence, a trusted advisor, and even a friend.

Thank you, Marcia, for the care you show our East Lansing families. And thank you to this family for trusting us during such a meaningful and emotional journey.

We are honored to serve this community.

02/17/2026

Did you know that many older funeral homes were built with on-site living quarters for the funeral director and their family?

When our East Lansing Chapel was built in 1962, it included a private residence attached to the funeral home. In those days, being “on call” truly meant being just steps away — day and night — ready to serve families at a moment’s notice.

And tucked inside those original living quarters?

This fully operational 1960s Westinghouse wall oven.

Yes… it still works. And yes… it is absolutely mid-century fabulous, complete with atomic stars, swoopy kitchen-advertising typography and more.

From the copper tone to the sleek lines and analog dials, it’s a small but meaningful reminder of an era when funeral service was not just a profession, but a way of life lived right here in the community.

Different century. Same commitment to being there when families need us AND our living quarters are still being used to this day with our staff.

We love preserving these little pieces of history at our East Chapel.

02/16/2026

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes invites educators, counselors, youth leaders, and community professionals to join us for a special NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief National Conference & Webcast viewing event: “Trauma-Responsive Grief Support for Youth & Families Impacted by Homicide Deaths.”

This event will be hosted at our Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes - Lansing Chapel and is open to professionals across East Lansing and the surrounding communities we serve.

The presentation will focus on trauma-responsive approaches to supporting grieving youth and families, offering meaningful tools for those who walk alongside children during difficult seasons of loss.

3.0 Continuing Education credits are available when viewed during the livestream. (CEs are not available after the livestream.)

Light refreshments will be provided.

We hope you will join us in learning together and strengthening support for families throughout our region.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/NACGWebcastGRFH

Join us for the upcoming NACG National Conference & Webcast, “Trauma-Responsive Grief Support for Youth & Families Impacted by Homicide Deaths” presented by Samantha Anthony, Sam Middleton, and Katherine Streit from Uplift Center for Grieving Children. Attendees will engage with the webcast and learn with a community of like-minded, grief-focused professionals.

➡️3.0 Continuing Education credits are available when viewed during the livestream! (CEs are not available after the livestream.)
Light refreshments will be provided.

It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and support one another in a warm, welcoming space.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into important topics around trauma and grief with others who care.

➡️Register for our event here: https://tinyurl.com/NACGWebcastGRFH