Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes - Mason

03/12/2026

For families rooted in faith, incorporating religious traditions into a celebration of life can bring comfort and connection.

Some meaningful ways to do so include:

• Sharing a prayer or blessing together
• Singing a favorite hymn
• Lighting candles as a symbol of remembrance
• Making a donation to a church or faith-based charity

A service that reflects someone’s beliefs can offer peace in a difficult time. Our team is here to help you thoughtfully honor what mattered most.

03/11/2026

Today we recognize National Funeral Service Professionals Appreciation Day and the many individuals who work together to support families with care and compassion.

We’d like to highlight members of our 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 staff Nate Badish, Al Gager, and Courtney Lopez.

Here at our Ball-Dunn Chapel, we’re also grateful for our administrator Morgan Walters, whose dedication helps ensure families are supported every step of the way.

Funeral service requires teamwork, and today we celebrate everyone who contributes to this important work.

03/09/2026

Did you know that at one point there was a Ball-Dunn Funeral Home, Dansville Chapel?

In December of 1964, the Vogt Funeral Home in Dansville, which had served families since 1918, entered a new chapter when it became known as Ball-Dunn Funeral Home, Dansville Chapel.

Although the funeral business in Dansville began in 1918, the building itself was constructed in 1926. Prior to that time, many services in rural communities were held in churches or private homes, a reminder of how deeply rooted funeral care has always been in the heart of local communities.

Following the 1964 transition, Dave and Kathy Cornwell made their residence in the funeral home and assisted families in the Dansville area during that period. The house still stands today as a privately owned residence, a quiet piece of local history that longtime residents may still recognize.

We’re grateful to the Dansville Michigan Historical Society for preserving pieces of this story, including the memorial card shown here.

03/07/2026

Kind words mean even more when they come during life’s most difficult moments.

A family shared this thoughtful review about their experience with Randy and our Ball-Dunn Chapel team. From the first call to the final details, our goal is always to provide respectful, steady, and compassionate care.

We are grateful to the families who place their trust in us, and proud of team members like Randy who serve the Mason community with such dedication.

Thank you for allowing us to walk alongside you.

03/02/2026

As we begin this week, we pause to honor the lives entrusted to our Ball-Dunn Chapel in Mason and to hold these families in our hearts.

Joyce Anne Pearson
Gerald Thornton Luther
Janeita Ray Bloom
Jeanne Mumby
Margaret Anne Trowbridge Sheldon
Gerald “Jerry” Clyde Woolston
Robert Gene Neumann
Marilyn Precious Jones Eller

Each of these lives leaves a lasting mark on family, friends, and our Mason community. Our thoughts are with all who are gathering, remembering, and reflecting in the days ahead. It is a privilege to walk alongside our families as they honor those they love.

03/02/2026

Don't miss this FREE event tomorrow! It's not too late to get your tickets!
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!
Get your ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webcast-viewing-event-for-nacg-trauma-responsive-grief-support-tickets-1983306961511?aff=oddtdtcreato

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

02/27/2026

It’s National Retro Day, so we’re throwing it back to this 1955 A.B. Ball furniture ad right here in Mason. 🛏️✨

Fun fact: many early funeral home owners (including A.B. Ball) started out in the furniture business or ran them simultaneously. Different services, but same heart for the community.

That legacy continues at our Gorsline Runciman Ball-Dunn Chapel.

Different decade, and less bed sets... but the same dedication to our community.

Bonus question: who else remembers furniture ads like this?

Special thanks to the Ingham Genealogical Society for preserving this awesome history.

02/18/2026

At Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, each of our locations includes a memory table, a special space where families can share photos, treasured keepsakes, awards, hobbies, and meaningful mementos that reflect who their loved one truly was.

Whether it’s a favorite book, a jersey, handwritten notes, or family photos, these tables become a beautiful tribute, helping guests connect, remember, and celebrate a life well lived.

It’s one small way we help personalize each service, honoring every story with care, dignity, and heart.

If you’re planning a service, our team is always here to help bring these meaningful details together.

02/16/2026

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes is hosting a viewing event of the NACG National Alliance for Children's Grief National Conference & Webcast, “Trauma-Responsive Grief Support for Youth & Families Impacted by Homicide Deaths,” at our Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes - Lansing Chapel.

We invite professionals and community members from Mason and the surrounding areas to join us for this important educational opportunity.

This session will provide research-based insight into supporting youth and families navigating traumatic loss and offer practical, trauma-informed approaches to care.

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 look forward to gathering with those who are dedicated to strengthening support for grieving families in our communities.

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

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day can be both beautiful and bittersweet.

At our Mason Ball-Dunn Chapel, we’re thinking of every family we’ve served and every story that continues to live on through love. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.

Warm wishes to our community today and always.

02/13/2026

At Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes – Ball-Dunn Chapel in Mason, every life tells a story, and every story deserves to be remembered with care.

We are honored to be serving the families of:

• Jeanne Mumby
• Margaret Anne Trowbridge Sheldon
• Gerald “Jerry” Clyde Woolston
• Robert Gene Neumann
• Marilyn Precious Jones Eller
• Michael Leroy Kranz
• Roberta Mary Gubbins
• Ruth Elizabeth Schmitter Jr.

Each of these individuals leaves behind family, friends, and a community shaped by their presence. It is a privilege to walk alongside their loved ones, helping create meaningful services that reflect a lifetime of memories, values, and love.

To read full obituary information or service details, please visit our website.

02/09/2026

In May of 1930, this advertisement appeared for A.B. Ball Home for Funerals, reminding Mason families that someone was always ready to respond, day or night.

Nearly a century later, that promise still guides everything we do.

While generations have passed, the heart of the work remains the same: being present when families need us most, offering steady support, compassionate care, and service rooted in respect.

We are honored to carry forward this legacy of availability, dignity, and community commitment: night and day, then and now.