Gurnee, Seely Herman

Other Events:

• Birth - Church Record: 25 Jan 1893
• WWI Draft Registration Card: 5 Jun 1917
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Occupation: Aft 7 Aug 1947

Notes:

Birth - Church Record:
Name:Gurnee
Birth Date:25 Jan 1893
Birth Place:Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Race:White
Father's Name:Dan'L Gurnee
Father's Birth Place:New York
Mother's Name:Eva Barlow
Mother's Birth Place:Wisconsin
FHL Film Number:1305138

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Name:Seely Herman Gurnee
County:Outagamie
State:Wisconsin
Birthplace:Wisconsin,United States of America
Birth Date:25 Jan 1893
Race:Caucasian (White)
Draft Board:1

1920 Census:
Seeley Gurnce26
Sylvia Gurnce21
Bertha Gurnce4 [4 3/12]
David Gurnce1 [1 10/12]
Eva Gurnce0 [9/12]
Charles Birk24

1940 Census:
Seely Gurnee46
Silvia Gurnee42
Clanence Gurnee18
Jaunita Gurnee17
Mary Bell Gurnee15
Franklin Gurnee6
Charles Gurnee4

Occupation:
Track Laborer
Chicago and North Western Employment Records;
Name: Seely Gurnee
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1893
Birth Place: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Father: David Gurnee
Mother: Eva Baroll
Hire Date: Aug 1947
Record Date: 7 Aug 1947
Record Place: Appleton, Wisconsin
Occupation: Track Labr

Seely married Birk, Sylvia Bef 1918. Sylvia was born 17 Mar 1898, Brothertown, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 22 Jun 1982; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1936, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: From 13 Jun 1945 to 1 Dec 1945; WWII,

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1936

Military Service:
Name: David Gurnee
Birth: 24 Jan 1918
Death: 20 Jul 1972
Military: 13 Jun 1945
Other: 1 Dec 1945

David married VanHeuklon, Jean Aft 1940. Jean (daughter of VanHeuklon, William J. and Stutzman, Estelle) was born 14 Mar 1922, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 27 Feb 2017, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Education - High School: 1940, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 12 Sep 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1940

Obituary:
Clarence E. "Shine" Gurnee, of Appleton, age 86, passed away from complications of a stroke on Sunday, September 9, 2007. He was born on July 29, 1921, in Appleton, the son of the late Seely and Sylvia (Birk) Gurnee. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1940. Shine served his country in WWII in the Army Air Corps for five years and flew over 50 missions in Africa and Italy. On May 3, 1947, he married Beulah McCabe at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. They were married for 60 years. He retired as a Quality Manager in Research from Kimberly-Clark after 38 years having been awarded patents. Shine volunteered as a Scout Master, AARP tax coordinator and actively participated in parish activities. He was a VFW life member. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching sports, playing cards and crosswords.
Shine is survived by his wife, Beulah; sons: Stewart (Nancy) and Brian (Cathy) Gurnee; daughters: Marsha (Mark) Suszan and Monica (Dennis) Kempen; his grandchildren: Laura (fiance Kyle) and Emily Gurnee, Kendra, Andrea and Rebecca Gurnee, Matthew and Michael Suszan, Caitlin and Peter Kempen; brother, Charles (Bev) Gurnee; sisters-in-law: Jean Gurnee and Viola Gurnee; sisters and brother-in-law: Florian (Jack) Chambers, Mary (Ivo) Geurts, Audrey (Harold) Deprez, Patricia O'Keefe, Vincent (Pat) McCabe and Maureen (Vernon) Weyers; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: David and Frank Gurnee; sisters: Bertha (Bill) Froehlich, Eva (Paul) Wincapaw, Sylvia (Kenneth) Williams, Juanita (Joe) Portmann and Marybelle (Jim) Humphries; brother-in-law Edward O'Keefe and sister-in-law Eileen McCabe.
Friends and family may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, on Saturday, September 15, 2007, 9 a.m. for visitation until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. The Rev. Larry Abler, OFM, Cap. will officiate. Committal Highland Memorial. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Special thanks to the Dan Ebben family and the Piehls.
O'CONNELL FUNERAL SERVICES
2020 E. Main Street
Little Chute 920-759-2951
Section C, Page 6

Clarence married McCabe, Beulah Rita (daughter of McCabe, Peter and Bougie, Emma) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 13 Feb 2005; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Obituary:
Section C, Page 4

Franklin married Fischer, Viola 4 Jul 1961. Viola (daughter of Fischer, Charles A. and Thieman, Helen A.) was born 15 May 1936, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 12 Dec 2017, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Monica married Kempen, Dennis John (son of Kempen, Merlin J. and Haen, Irene Gertrude) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 25 Nov 2012; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of

Obituary:
John Robert Gurnee, age 46, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 23, 2012. John had a brief and hard-fought battle with respiratory problems.
John was born in Appleton on April 26, 1966, son of Franklin and Viola (Fischer) Gurnee. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1984, and was a lifelong Appleton resident. He was employed at the Speedway Gas Station until his health problems arose.
John was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, and Reggie White had always been his favorite player. He enjoyed collecting and drawing action figures, such as Thor, and proudly displayed them for people to enjoy. He also enjoyed collecting cars and video games. Many will remember seeing John around town on his motor scooter, walking his dog, and stopping to talk to anyone would listen to him. John was a rather private person, but absolutely always put his family first.
Survivors include his mother: Viola Gurnee of Appleton; a brother: Bud Gurnee of Appleton; two sisters: Lisa (Kurt) Van Weele of Greenville and Jill Gurnee and her friend Mark Lax of Menasha; five nieces and nephews: Matthew Van Weele, Melissa Van Weele and her fiancé Jason Wagner, Adam Grambow, Alex Grambow, and Ashley Grambow; a special friend: Russell Rybarczyk who was also there to spend time with John as he battled his illness; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. John also had two canine companions - Sam and Eros - who kept him going while on walks. He was preceded in death by his father Franklin S. Gurnee; his grandparents: Charles and Helen Fischer and Seely and Sylvia Gurnee.
A memorial service for John will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Wichmann Funeral Home in Appleton, with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:00 PM until the time of the service. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fox Valley Humane Association.
The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the many caregivers who watched over John. They include Dr. Pahl, Dr. Partain, Dr. Kuplic, the Gold Cross medics, and the emergency department at St. Elizabeth Hospital. We will never forget your kindness.
John, your struggles are over. Move forward and keep your vision open and enjoy the new start with Sam and Eros. Dad will guide you as you make peace with God. You will be missed by all who loved you.
Mom,
Bud,
Lisa and Kurt,
Jill and Mark.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on November 25, 2012