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Proudly serving our families with compassion and care. Tradition. Integrity. Commitment.

With roots dating back to 1868 as Ball-Dunn Funeral Home and continuing as Gorsline-Runciman since 1972, we are honored to be part of the communities we serve.

02/04/2026

We are truly honored when families trust us during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Serving families with compassion, care, and attention to every detail is at the heart of what we do.

If you or someone you love ever needs support, please know our team is here for you.

01/25/2026

We’ve been missing days like this here at Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes - Ball-Dunn Chapel... sunshine filtering through the trees, green lawns, and a quiet warmth in the air. On National Opposite Day, it only feels fitting to share the complete opposite of the weather we've been experiencing!

Michigan winters have a way of settling in deep, and this season has certainly brought its share of snow and cold. On days like today, we’re reminded how much we look forward to the return of spring and the comfort that brighter days bring.

Until then, we’re grateful for the stillness of winter and the moments of reflection it offers. Stay warm, and know we’re here for our community in every season.

01/23/2026

We are honored to serve families as they come together to remember and reflect on the lives of their loved ones. Each individual remembered here leaves behind a meaningful legacy and a lasting impact on those who knew them.

Our Ball-Dunn Chapel is currently serving the families of
Gerald “Jerry” Clyde Woolston
Robert Gene Neumann
Marilyn Precious Jones Eller
Michael Leroy Kranz
Roberta Mary Gubbins
Ruth Elizabeth Schmitter Jr.
James Hugh Brayton
Bruce Joseph Pettinger

We extend our sincere condolences and continued support to each family during this time of remembrance.

01/05/2026

On January 5, 1928, Mason newspapers carried two notices that quietly marked a pivotal moment in the history of what we now know as the Ball-Dunn Chapel.

These announcements did not signal the beginning of funeral service at this location, but rather a change of stewardship. After decades of service under earlier owners and partnerships, A. B. Ball formally succeeded A. McDonald, continuing funeral service with a promise that while the name of the firm was changing, its ideals were not.

Importantly, this moment came before the Ball-Dunn Chapel took physical shape as we recognize it today. The purpose-built funeral home would not be constructed until 1929, making these 1928 notices a kind of bridge: connecting the legacy of the past with the vision that would soon follow.

A. B. Ball was no stranger to the business or the community. Having worked alongside Mr. McDonald for years, he represented continuity, trust, and readiness to carry the responsibility forward: a responsibility that would soon include creating a dedicated space designed specifically to serve families in times of loss. Without Mr. Ball - the chapel as we know it today would not exist.

98 years later to the day, these ads remind us that the Ball-Dunn story is not defined by a single moment, but by thoughtful transitions - leadership passed carefully from one generation to the next, followed by investment in a space built to serve the community with dignity and care.

We’re grateful for preserved records like these and for the historians who help keep Mason’s story alive, including the Ingham County Genealogical Society, Mason Area Historical Society and more.

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Mason Area Chamber of Commerce
Mason Michigan Hometown USA

01/02/2026

At our Ball-Dunn Chapel in Mason, we pause to honor and remember the lives of those currently entrusted to our care. Each name reflects a life deeply loved and a family holding meaningful memories close.

Please join us in keeping these families in your thoughts, prayers, and kindness:

• Robert Gene Neumann
• Marilyn Precious Jones Eller
• Michael Leroy Kranz
• Roberta Mary Gubbins
• Ruth Elizabeth Schmitter Jr.
• James Hugh Brayton
• Bruce Joseph Pettinger
• Cora Louise (Fraim) Pomaranski

It is our privilege to serve these families with compassion, dignity, and care as they gather to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

01/01/2026

The beginning of a new year is a time to honor what has been and look ahead with intention. As 2026 begins, we extend our heartfelt wishes for peace and comfort to the Mason community, especially to those navigating the year with remembrance.

May the months ahead bring steadiness, care, and hope.

12/31/2025

As we welcome a brand-new year, we’re taking a moment to look back with gratitude at the incredible history of care, craftsmanship, and community that helped shape Mason.

This vintage New Year’s ad from December 1972 came from Ball-Dunn, the beloved furniture and floor-covering store that served Mason families for generations. Long before the Ball-Dunn name became part of local funeral service, their roots reached all the way back to the 1800s - beginning as skilled casket-makers and eventually growing into a trusted name in both furnishings and compassionate care for local families.

What we love most about this ad is that its message still rings true today:
friendship, community, kindness, and the privilege of serving those who call Mason home.

As we step into this new year, we honor those who came before us, we celebrate the families who have trusted us through the decades, and we look forward to continuing a tradition of care, support, and connection in the year ahead.

Wishing our Mason community a healthy, hopeful, and blessed New Year.

12/28/2025

As we approach the start of a new year, many in our Mason community are still carrying the weight of loss. Some are holding onto cherished memories. Some are hurting deeply. Some are healing slowly. And some are simply trying to make it through each day.

Grief does not reset with the calendar. It walks with us. And yet love walks with us too.

Wherever you find yourself right now... whether reflective, hurting, thankful, tired, or quietly hopeful, please remember that you are surrounded by neighbors who care and a community that understands.

You do not face this season alone.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Gorsline Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel in Mason.
As we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead with hope, we extend our warmest wishes for peace, rest, and meaningful moments with those you love. We are holding close all who are navigating the holidays with remembrance in their hearts.

12/24/2025

As we look back through our archives, we’re reminded that nearly a century ago, back in 1928, A.B. Ball shared a simple but profound Christmas message with the Mason community:
that no date in all of history carries the meaning and hope of the day we celebrate on December 25th.

Tonight, on this Christmas Eve, we pause with that same spirit of reverence and gratitude. A.B. Ball’s early funeral and ambulance service helped lay the foundation for what would, through generations of care and stewardship, become today’s Gorsline Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel.
For generations, this chapel has walked alongside families through every season of life, and it is our honor to continue serving this community with the same care, faith, and compassion shown by those who came before us.

From all of us at Gorsline Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel, may your Christmas be filled with peace, reflection, and the comfort of those you hold dear.
Merry Christmas, Mason.

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Mason Michigan Hometown USA

12/20/2025

At our Ball-Dunn Chapel, we pause to honor the lives of those entrusted to our care. Each name represents a deeply loved individual, and families who continue to hold them close in their hearts.

Please join us in lifting these families with kindness, support, and prayer:

• Michael Leroy Kranz
• Roberta Mary Gubbins
• Ruth Elizabeth Schmitter Jr.
• James Hugh Brayton
• Bruce Joseph Pettinger
• Cora Louise (Fraim) Pomaranski
• Denise Anne Penix
• George Wesley Burris

It is our privilege to serve these families with compassion and dignity as they gather, remember, and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

12/17/2025

The holidays may bring more than festive lights this year - they can also stir unexpected memories, emotions, or grief when someone you love is no longer here.
Traumatic loss or painful change can make seasonal traditions feel heavier, and the pressure to “celebrate” may feel out of step with how your heart is feeling.

If this resonates with you, know that you are seen, you are not alone, and it is more than okay to move through the season at your own pace.

Here are a few gentle reminders for navigating this time of year:

• It’s okay to step away from holiday expectations. The picture-perfect season we imagine isn’t always reality, especially when grief is present.
• You may find that traditions, anniversaries, or familiar moments bring up waves of emotion. That’s a natural response to loss.
• Give yourself permission to pause and take breaks when needed. You don’t have to rush into joy - healing can be slow, quiet, and deeply personal.
• Meaning and comfort can return in time. The holidays can eventually become a space where both your grief and your love can coexist.

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

Address

621 S Jefferson Street
Mason, MI
48854

Telephone

+15176762447

Website

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/mason-mi/gorsline-runciman-funeral-homes/7227

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