Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes - DeWitt

09/09/2025

Let someone who is grieving know you care. Sympathy gifts and condolence flowers may seem like a small thing, but to a friend or relative who is mourning, they can mean a lot. Show your support with a heartfelt gesture... and don’t forget the card. ❤

Sympathy gifts and condolence flowers can mean a lot to a friend or relative who is grieving. Get ideas on the Dignity Memorial website.

09/05/2025

Today, on the International Day of Charity, we honor the compassion, generosity, and service that make our communities stronger.

At Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home, we’re proud to be part of the Dignity Memorial® network — serving families with care while giving back in meaningful ways:

Honoring Veterans & First Responders – Providing no-cost funeral and burial services to eligible homeless veterans and public servants who have died in the line of duty.

Supporting Families in Grief – Partnering with TAPS and the National Alliance for Children’s Grief to offer comfort, counseling, and resources.

Promoting Organ & Tissue Donation – Working with Donate Life America to raise awareness and encourage registration.

Strengthening Communities – Through our Partners in Caring Program, we support local needs and honor those who serve.

Today and every day, we are inspired by those who give selflessly. Whether you volunteer, donate, or simply extend a hand to someone in need — you’re helping make the world a better place.

From all of us at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home, thank you for the ways you serve, support, and give back.

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we pause to honor the dedication, skill, and hard work that have built and continue to strengthen our community.

From the quiet efforts of those who serve behind the scenes to the tireless commitment of our essential workers, we are grateful for the ways each person contributes to making our world a better place.

As families and friends gather today, may it be a time of rest, reflection, and appreciation for the work we do - and the people we share it with.

From all of us at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, we wish you a safe and meaningful Labor Day.

08/25/2025

"🎼DeWitt Forever...💙💛"

📣 THANK YOU to Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes - DeWitt for allowing us to use their parking lot all weekend for downtown tenant parking & Shuttle Service!

💙 We appreciate your support! 💛

08/20/2025

At Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel, we help create remembrances that reflect the unique values, character, and traditions of the families we serve.

That is our passion.
That is our purpose.
That is our promise.

When you're ready to begin planning your own life celebration—or simply want to understand your options—we’re here to guide you with care, clarity, and compassion.

Call us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step in giving your family peace of mind.

08/15/2025

Wishing DeWitt a Wonderful Ox Roast Weekend! 🐂🎉

This photo from the early 2000s brings back special memories - our horse-drawn hearse proudly rolling through downtown DeWitt as part of The DeWitt Ox Roast Parade tradition. It’s a reminder of the strong ties we share with this amazing community and how meaningful it is to honor history while making new memories.

From all of us at Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel - have the best time this weekend, DeWitt! Enjoy the food, the fun, and the fellowship that makes this event so special.

08/13/2025

Proud supporters of DeWitt and The DeWitt Ox Roast! 💛💙

08/06/2025

When Someone Dies: A Family Activity Book is an activity book for families and provides information on how to support each family member in their own unique grief experience, created by the NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief in partnership with Dignity Memorial. Contained within the pages of the book are activities for families designed to help them better express, understand, and cope with their grief. Each page also offers guidance about how family members can connect with each other on the very difficult subjects of death, dying, and bereavement.

As a way to help support our families, you can visit this link for a free preview of some of the activities in this book. https://indd.adobe.com/view/4576893e-ceb3-4a0b-8a91-8c000ea9eba1

More information on this resource can be found here: https://nacg.org/product/when-someone-dies-a-family-activity-book/

07/30/2025

Today is the International Day of Friendship!

Today, we pause to honor one of life’s most precious gifts - friendship. The kind of connection that brings comfort in times of sorrow, joy in times of celebration, and strength when we need it most.

At Gorsline-Runciman DeWitt Chapel, we see every day how deeply friendships shape our lives and memories. Whether it's a lifelong bond, a neighborly kindness, or the quiet support of someone who simply shows up - friendship is a reminder that none of us walk through life alone.

Today, we invite you to take a moment to reach out to someone who’s made a difference in your life. Share a memory, express your gratitude, or simply say, "I’m thinking of you."

Because in the end, love and friendship are what truly carry us through.

11/28/2024

10/17/2024

Bernard Jerome Schafer
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dewitt-mi/bernard-schafer-12026234