Isaac Marshall Obituary

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Isaac Marshall.
We were friends and classmates from 1959 through 1963 as students of children technical high school.
We shared many laughs many jokes in those four years.We shared many laughs many jokes in those for years and in subsequent meetings Isaac was a very good friend who I will miss always.

Coach Marshall, you left me with many good memories and you will be missed. You were very inspirational to the swim team. I'm glad I had a chance to say HI when I stopped by Lane in the early 1990s.

Coach Marshal was my coach at Lane tech my senior year. He was a tremendous motivator and I learned a lot from him. Coach Marshall had a way to make you feel special, I remember showing up late for a meet and he made me swim every event from then on; that was my favorite meet ever. He was a great guy and was in the right profession.

My sincere condolences to Coach Marshall's family. He was loved and respected by everyone whose lives he touched. He made 1st period gym worth being on time for.
Respectfully,
K. Kielley - Lane Tech alumnus

My sincere condolensces on the passing of Ike Marshall....I just saw his obituary in the CTU Paper.....Ike and I go back to when he coached swimming at Foreman HS and I swam for Harrison....later, I coached against Ike(at Lane) for Kenwood in the boys City Championship.....he used to joke "Surbaugh, I've spent my whole career trying to beat you!!..."lol....he was a gentle GIANT(though not so gentle when he needed to be!!).....he also recommended me for his Swimming and Water Polo position when he retired from the Board....I will always remember his hearty LAUGH!!!.......Sincerely, Rick Surbaugh(Harrison, Class of 75)Teacher at Lawndale Academy

To the Marshall Family; God can heal the heart. Be encourage, his memory will last all through your life.
God Bless You! You will be in our families prayers.

Arthur Griffin Jr.
Whitney Young Class of 1980

I was one of Mr. Marshall first Swim Team at Whitney Young. I could swim biut not to the style and professionalism of Mr. Marshall so he would use a pole to make sure my head stay in the water. I got better for it and have learned to appreciate him. He taught me humility and the love for the water, even in the cold of winter. Her will surely be missed as he was also a friend and a mentor.
Bless his family in this awful time.
Douglas ( Medic) Allen, CADC, MISA1

This man was not just any coach but also a strong mentor. Through hard and awful times Mr. Marshall pushed me to be the best of me. He taught me to never give up in competition and never give up in life. It was often like he had a special sense for those who needed help and was always openhearted enough to give it. That, and always with a sense of humor. One year he actually fell into the pool with his electronic gear and business suit on. I think we might have all been silent for a moment but then he made his awesome hilarious sarcastic comments and we all couldn't help but laugh and of course scurry to see if he needed anything! And of course, he got right up and just kept going with the program. The man demanded our attention and always received it. Coach Marshall did so much good in his life. I'm sure he will be missed so much by many and I can just imagine his commentary from up above now :)

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Coach Marshall. He was such an incredible influence on me. We were part of the first team at Whitney Young. It was like a family. It is a testament to Coach that many of us remain close friends 30 years later. He taught so much about life as well as swimming. We won't soon forget him.

I am so sorry I could not attend the services. Kerris, I will keep you and you family in my prayers. Stay strong. If you need anything just let me know. You know if you need it and I have it then it is yours. Peace and Blessings.

Coach Marshall was a teacher and coach of mine. I barely count a handful of educators whose personas continue to resonate and whose impact is lasting. His memory will transcend his passing. I offer my sincere condolences to the Marshall family.

My prayer are with your family, in this time of this great loss. I know this void can never be fill. But, the loving memories will help ease the lonelness this void has created. Thank God the memories are good & blessed one. Keep looking to the hill which cometh your help. All our help come from the Lord. Love, Dalila Johnson

My condolences to the Marshall family. I was saddened to hear of Coach Marshall's passing. He was a very influential person in my time at Whitney Young. He was a coach and a mentor that taught the right values to his team. He always believed that you could do more than you thought you could which made you strive higher and achieve more. He taught the value that every member of the team is important. Even if you did not win, if you did your best and finished the race - you were a winner.

These special values helped motivate and guide me through the rest of high school, college, and grad school. I hope to now pass these basic beliefs onto my 14 month old son.

Coach Marshall was truely a special person. He will be missed by all he touched.

You will be missed.

May God's peace fill your heart. Mr. Marshall was one of the most memorable teachers from my high school experience. He had a personality that's not easily forgotten. God bless you and your family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Our deepest sympathies to you my special and forever sister, Avis, on the lost of your beloved brother Isaac Marshall, Jr. Our prayers are with you and the entire Marshall family. God knows, and he will continue to protect you in His loving arms.

Trust God for your strength, and He will bring you through these difficult times.

Love always,

Marilyn B., and Rodney C. Ward, Sr.

My sincere condolences to the Marshall family. I taught P.E. and coached swimming with Ike Marshall at Lane Tech in the 90's. I took over some of his classes mid-year and it was some big shoes to fill! I learned from him and had alot of laughs. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Ike was a dear friend that I worked with for many years . He was a super guy and a great friend. He will be missed by all. My deepest thoughts are with you and your family.

I know it hurts and you don't want to release, but remember he is now at peace. A man of integrity, that put his family first, leaving you guys probably hurt him worse. But our father called for him, he had to take the call, you have the memories rather big or small, just remember he loved you all.
I thank him for Kerris she's like a big sister to me, the strength he's guided her with she has guided me.

I knew Mr. Marshall during my years at Lane Tech H.S. He was my P.E. teacher during my senior year. He was always very kind to me. My deepest sympathy for his family.

To the Marshall family,
We are saddened to learn of his passing. We known him as our Coach and friend of Wendell Phillips High School. On the behalf of the Class of 1983, we cherish the memories.

My sincere sympathy to the entire Marshall family. Ike and I were friends for a long time. We began by swimming together at Dunbar's pool when we were young. We both went into teaching and coaching swimming for CPS. We worked together at Phillips High School. It was a real shock to see the he had passed. My prayers go out to the family. I will always remember Ike as a wonderfull person that he was!

He was a caring, compassionate man and many of us owe you, big time.

Peace.

Dear Marshall Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Coach Marshall was our teacher and friend. We have many fond memories of summer swimming lessons at Foreman High School with coach. May he rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy,
The Lukaszewskyj Family --
Jerry, Jerri, Olga, Michael & Oksana

To the Marshall family:
Our sincere condolences to all of you. You are in our prayers; may the God of peace give you comfort through His Spirit.

I love you daddy.
Kellen Arnette

January 26, 2009
I went to grammar school with Isaac.We were childhood friends. He was a special person even back then. I am very saddened to learn of his passing. My heart goes out to the family. May the wonderful memories you have of his life help you in this time of sorrow.
Maxine(Collins)Stokes Chicago, IL

Sorry for you lost, my prayers and support are always with you Kellen and Kerris.
Love you both..

My condolences to the Marshall family. I am so saddened by this news that I really have no words to express how I will miss Mr. Marshall. I attended Lane from 1990 to 1995. Mr. Marshall was a wonderful teacher, mentor, and father figure to me. When I thought that there was no hope, he was there for me, pushing me to be all that I could be. I graduated half a year later than I should have, but I would not have graduated if Mr. Marshall wasn't there encouraging me and putting his faith in me. I am so thankful that I had the chance to have him in my life. Thank you Mr. Marshall. Thank you to the Marshall family for sharing him. He was a kind and generous person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May you take comfort in the memories that you have. God bless.

Thanks for taking the time to show us how to swim at Michelle Clark Middle School on the Westside of Chicago in the summer of 1975. We were in awe of you, because of your imposing height, but you was the gentle giantand very helpful in teaching us the fundamentals of swimming. by you showing us how to swim correctly, I appreciated it more now as an adult. May you rest in peace and be a Lifeguard with Jesus.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I went to high school with Isaac. I am sorry to learn of his passing. May the family always have fond and pleasant memories of Isaac. My prayers for comfort are with you.

There are very few words that can describe my heartache right now....my condolences to the Marshall Family. My name's Shaakira Hassell, I was a former swimmer of Lane Tech H.S where Mr. Marshall (Papa Ike...to me then) resided as not only my coach for 4 years but also my 2nd father figure. He was the shoulder that I leaned on for four years of my life and he helped me through some of the toughest of family times. He helped me to refocus my attention and energy towards something bigger than myself at the time...and during that time it was swimming for him and the rest of the LT squad. I won many team and individual championships under the guidance and leadership of him...and most of all ... I won his friendship and counsel....He will be greatly missed and forever treasured and loved....

Sincerely,
Shaakira A. Hassell
Lane Tech H.S 1992-1996

Ike and I has made a sucessful trek from boys to men. We started out as Tilden Tech High School, Blue Devils.He was on the Boys Swim Team and brought our School many memories andn awards. In those days, Blacks did not Swim. Ike was a "Fish" in the water. Ike was my Friend and we maintained contact over all these years. I share my sorrow with the Family.
Clint "Bullwinkle" Brannon Jr
TTHS, Class June 63'

Ike was a great friend, competitor, very organized and thorough. He will be greatly missed by all who had the opportunity to know and work with him. Heaven open up your gates.

Issac was my Football coach in 1975. He was funny, intelligent and generally a good man. My condelences on your loss.

Michael Eliades - Class of 1978

He was a great uncle who kept it very real! Uncle Ike was also my competition. I swam at Whitney Young while he coached swimming at Lane Tech. He taught me a lot about swimming. Now, I coach a swim team. His love of swimming lives on!

May the family feel God's comfort and peace knowing that Uncle Ike is finally at rest.

Mr. Marshall was my gym teacher at Foreman High School from 1972 - 1975. He was inspirational during my football years. He was not only a great teacher, but a friend. My deepest sympathy and I'm sure I speak for all my class mates who knew him.
Sincerely,

Bill Howard

Uncle Ike you are in peace now. I miss you. And i love you very much.