FUNERAL HOME

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Frances Marshall Obituary

Frances Mary Marshall, nee Shanahan, age 94, passed away March 19, 2009, loving wife of the late Thomas; beloved sister of Betty Shanahan, the late Eileen Sedar, Helen Code and Rita Chatlos; cherished aunt, great-aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many. Frances was retired from Illinois Bell. Memorial Mass Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 10 a.m. at St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr Church, 17500 South 84th Avenue, Tinley Park. Memorial visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to St. Matthew's Center for Health, 1601 N. Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Hwy, Ste 145, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Cremation Society of Illinois handling arrangements. For info 800-622-8358.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 28, 2002.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Marshall

Sponsored by Solarzar, Marina, California.

Not sure what to say?





Dear Frances,



As I think of Jay today, I can't help but think of you also. Your life was intertwined with so many in the magic world. You are still loved, and you are still missed. You and Jay have left a marvelous legend in the world of magic that will live on in perpetuity.



Love always,

Trudy Monti

May 16, 2005

You will be missed by the magic world.

Robby Mertens

May 12, 2005

Jay Marshall



On Saturday mornings I would go to the house of my Cub Scout leader in Chicago,

Dick Jarrow. He had a son and daughter just behind me in school. We would go

through his magic. Dick was interested in making tricks and always had a new

one in production. I meet Bud Dietrich, Tommy Edwards, etc, both socially and

as magicians. On Saturday we would go to Magic, Inc., Jay Marshall was always

there with a smile and a watchful eye over the magic shop. He loved to watch

people in his store and enjoyed the busy Saturday with salesman being challenged

by performing magician, which question the validity of a trick for the general

public. Jay Marshall had some very good demonstrators.



Jay was always interested in what was new. He had an impossible knowledge bases

but he was always interested. He was very supportive. This is Chicago in the

1960’s.



Jay Marshall loved exposing Chicago to the best magic. After a lecture at the

Hard Core group in February 1980, I meet Bill Malone. I had never seen anyone

perform magic with such easy and so much fun. No boxes, no assistant, except

for everyone in the audience, Bill Malone had what I wanted in magic. I took

lessons from Bill Malone for one month. Jay helped me learn some of the very

difficult slights Bill Malone was teaching me.



Bill Malone wanted me to go to Las Vegas to meet and learn from Michael Skinner.

I asked Jay Marshall and he was very positive. I spent two weeks with Michaels

Skinner. I auditioned for the Magic Castle only two plus months after I had

started practice magic and had meet Bill Malone. On May 23, 1980, I auditioned

at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. I received a performing contract

for a week in the close-up room. I have performed at the Magic Castle many

times in many rooms and locations.



Jay has been in and out of my life for the last twenty years. When I went back

to live in Chicago it was like I had never left. Jay Marshall has helped me

with references through my magic and he purchased product from me including

books and videotapes. I have been with him at many conventions including FFFF.

I will miss him very much.



Magically,



Richard W Levin, JD

President IBM Ring 319

Richard Levin

May 12, 2005

I will so miss the magic Frances inspired in all of us, and express my gratest sympathy to Jay and the Marshall family

Amanda Carpenter

June 7, 2002

Jay,

May God comfort you and the Marhall Family at this time of loss. Fran was great as were all that she stood for and the many frendships cherished. God Bless.

Scott Heffel. Society Of American Magicians Assembly #255 of Detroit

June 5, 2002

Yoou are 'magic'. Our deepest love and respect to a wonderful person.

Creighton Barnes

June 1, 2002

With grateful appreciation for her many gifts and contributions and deepest sympathy for her passing.

Steven Dellaporta

May 30, 2002

The Carrion family sends the deepest sympathy to Jay and the Marshall family~

Kimberly Carrion-Schiro

May 29, 2002

Dear, Dear Fran....we will so much miss you. I remember how thoughtful you were to me when I was just a small boy starting in magic. You've been my idol (along with Jasper) for these many years. I'll see you again one day soon....'up there'. Aloha

Tommy Arledge

May 29, 2002

As a young man I met you at Magic Inc. It was not until a few years later I learned who you were and learned of your impact on our art. Thanks Frances.

Rob Thompson

May 28, 2002

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jay. I know that I have missed seeing Frances at Colon, and am sad that I haven't seen her for a few years. Just remember that she is with Jack, Anne, Little Johnny Jones, Karrol, Duke, Harry and all the rest of the crew. Think of the shows they are putting on now!!!!!



God Bless.

Beth 'Gwynne' Floeckher

May 28, 2002

We will miss you dearly, God Bless you.

Anton Pechar

May 28, 2002

Magic Inc. was indeed a "magical" place when I visited there as a boy growing up in Chicago. Frances was always willing to help and had a kind smile for all of us magic-gawking kids. Rest assured that her memory will live on in many of our hearts.

George Ganzer

May 28, 2002

to a nice life that was filled with joy!!

brandon lilly

May 28, 2002

Thanks for all you have done for the magic community. You were great!!

Candle StickMan

May 28, 2002

Goodbye Fran. We shall miss you. As adults we seldom realize the effect we have on children. The memories we create with little more than a glance. While you called the most of the world's greatest magicians your personal friends, you never lost sight of the magic your smile held for so many children who wandered into your shop.

Patrick Converso

May 28, 2002

Deepest sympathy to Jay Marshall and the family on the passing of one of the greatest women the art of magic has ever known. In addition to her writing and her presence at Magic Inc., Frances Marshall was among the earliest and most vocal advocates of women in magic. Her loss will be deeply felt.

Matthew Field

May 28, 2002

Showing 1 - 17 of 17 results

Make a Donation
in Frances Marshall's name

Memorial Events
for Frances Marshall

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

How to support Frances's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Frances Marshall's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more