Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes- Tiffany Chapel

01/03/2026

At our Tiffany Chapel, we honor and remember the lives of those who have recently been entrusted to our care. Each life represents a unique story, a family deeply loved, and memories that will continue to be held close.

Please keep the following individuals and their families in your thoughts and prayers:

• Bishara Moussa Gedeon
• Amy Marie Russell
• Angela Marie Droste
• Cathy Joan Opanasenko Rosales
• Arlene Henderson Carey
• Edward J. Castellani
• Suzanne Maltby
• Anne Marguerite DeRose

It is our privilege to walk alongside these families with compassion and care as they gather to remember, reflect, and celebrate the lives of those they love.

01/01/2026

As 2026 begins, we reflect with gratitude and look ahead with quiet hope. At our Tiffany Chapel, we are thankful for the trust placed in us and for the opportunity to serve our community with compassion and respect.

Wishing you peace, comfort, and moments of light in the year ahead.

12/30/2025

It is natural to feel unsure about what to say when someone loses a loved one. The most comforting messages are often the ones spoken from the heart. Simple words like “I care about you,” “I am thinking of you,” and “I am here whenever you need me” can bring gentle reassurance and peace.

Compassion, presence, and kindness remind grieving families that they are supported, cared for, and surrounded by love during a time when comfort matters most.

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

12/29/2025

All across our neighborhoods, people are entering the new year with hearts that are both tender and strong. Some are grieving quietly. Some are honoring loved ones. Some are finding moments of light again. Some are simply surviving. Every one of those experiences deserves compassion.

As we move into a new year, please remember:
You are allowed to feel what you feel.
You are allowed to take space.
You are allowed to continue healing at your own pace.

Our Lansing community is filled with hearts just like yours, and you are never alone.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Gorsline Runciman Tiffany Chapel.
During this season of reflection and remembrance, we hold our community close and extend our heartfelt wishes for peace, comfort, and quiet moments of warmth. May the love of family, friends, and cherished memories surround you today and throughout the coming year.

12/21/2025

On this first day of winter, we reflect on the many seasons our Tiffany Chapel has experienced alongside the Lansing community. Through every snowfall and every bright winter morning, our purpose has remained the same: to provide comfort, dignity and support to the families we serve.
Wishing you a peaceful beginning to winter.

12/20/2025

At our Tiffany Chapel, we pause to honor the families currently in our care and the lives of their loved ones who mean so much to them. Each name represents cherished memories, deep love, and stories that will forever remain part of their families.

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

• Arlene Duzek
• Betty Jo Dunn
• Roseline Regina Fedewa
• Shirley Mae Gagnon
• Erik “Butch” Dean Pedersen
• Elaine “Bunny” M. (Wells) Casavant
• Beverly Jean Underwood-Sanches
• Luis McHaney Gonzalez

It is our privilege to walk alongside families with compassion, dignity, and care as they gather, remember, and celebrate the lives of those they love.

12/18/2025

Among the many ways to honor a departed loved one, serving as a pallbearer holds a special significance. It is more than a role at a funeral service. It is a meaningful privilege that allows close friends and family members to take part in a loved one’s final journey.

For many, carrying the casket is an expression of respect, gratitude and love. It offers a tangible way to say farewell and to support one another during a deeply emotional moment. Whether chosen for their closeness, their connection or their shared history, pallbearers play an important part in a family’s healing.

If you would like to learn more about the responsibilities and traditions surrounding pallbearing, this resource may be helpful:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/memorial-services/funeral-traditions/what-is-a-pallbearer

Our team is always here to answer questions or help guide you through any aspect of planning a meaningful service.

What is a pallbearer? Who can be a pallbearer? Learn about the role, responsibilities and duties of a pallbearer who is attending a loved one's funeral.

12/12/2025

With compassion and respect, we honor the lives entrusted to our Tiffany Chapel as we remember Shirley Mae Gagnon, Erik “Butch” Dean Pedersen, Elaine “Bunny” M. (Wells) Casavant, Beverly Jean Underwood-Sanches, Luis McHaney Gonzalez, Sondra Joan Gunderman, Kathy Ann Jenks, and Steven James Hitchcock. We hold each of their families close in our hearts, offering care, comfort, and remembrance.

12/11/2025

At the request of the family, we are honored to share the obituary for Norman Naimy, whose life and legacy are deeply rooted in the DeWitt community.

We are grateful to be able to serve the Naimy family and welcome their many friends and loved ones here at our Tiffany Chapel, chosen for its ability to comfortably accommodate all who wish to gather in Norm’s memory.

We invite you to read Norm’s obituary and join us in holding the Naimy family close during this time of remembrance:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dewitt-mi/norman-naimy-12661648

Our deepest sympathies are with all who are mourning Norm’s passing.

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

12/10/2025

Deciding whether a child should attend a funeral is a personal choice. Parents and guardians know their child best, and factors such as age, maturity, relationship to the person who died, and prior experiences with loss can help guide the decision.

If a child will be attending a service, preparation can make the experience more supportive and less overwhelming. Explain what will happen in simple, age-appropriate language. Share what the funeral means to your family, whether it reflects spiritual beliefs, cultural traditions, or a meaningful way to say goodbye.

Reassure your child that any emotion they feel is welcome. Sadness, quietness, confusion, and curiosity are all natural responses. Let them know you will be by their side throughout the service.

If you have questions about helping a child navigate a funeral, our team is here to support you.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/losing-a-loved-one/helping-children-through-funerals

12/06/2025

The holidays may bring more than festive lights this year. They can also stir up unexpected memories, emotions, or grief when someone you love is no longer here.
If this feels familiar, please know that you are seen, you are not alone and it is completely okay to move through this season in your own way.

When loss or trauma touches our lives, familiar celebrations can feel heavier, joy can feel farther away and traditions can bring both comfort and pain. The holidays often look different after loss, and that is a natural part of healing.

Here are some gentle thoughts to carry with you this season:

It is okay to step away from the idea of a “perfect holiday.” Not every moment has to match how things used to be.
Traditions that once brought comfort may now feel difficult. You have full permission to change them or create new ones that honor the person you miss.
Your feelings matter. Grief may rise at unexpected times. A song, a decoration or a memory can all bring emotion to the surface. Be kind to yourself as these moments come.
Healing does not mean forgetting. Meaning and comfort can return slowly, in a way that allows love and memory to be part of your present.

Read more here:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/losing-a-loved-one/the-holidays-trauma-and-loss-a-time-for-healing-and-meaning