James Andrew Marshall

James Marshall Obituary

James Andrew Marshall, 73, of Schaumburg, IL, died at his home April 1, 2006. Born in Chicago May 27, 1932, son of the late William and Margaret, nee Fitzgerald Marshall. He is survived by four siblings, Susanne (Charles) Peterson of Roselle, Margaret (the late Robert) Crabb of Chicago, Rosemary (Anthony) Morici of Algonquin and William (Bonnie) Marshall of Naples, FL; and many nieces and nephews. A graduate of Loyola Academy and Illinois Institute of Technology, receiving a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering in 1955 and a Master's in City and Regional Planning in 1960. A registered professional engineer in Illinois Civil Engineering. He authored many publications between 1953 and 2006, booklets of maps and texts published by the Chicago Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Fort Dearborn Hiking Trails, Owasippe Scout Camps Trails and Rugged Road Program. During 1961, he developed a 185 page State Park Plan for the Fox River and Northeastern Illinois, published by the State of Illinois. It indicated a very serious deficit in state park acreage and designated about 100,000 acres for acquisition, including sites that have become Moraine Hills, Silver Springs and Volo Bog State Parks. This plan is the basis of the state's present land acquisition program. His exhibitions include American Indian architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1982 and Hero, Hawk and Open Hand, Art Institute of Chicago, 2004-05. He served with the U.S. Army, 1955-57. He was active in many organizations including Owasippe Staff Assn. of The Boy Scouts of America, The Chicago Area Orienteering Club, The Chicago Literary Club, The Caxton Club of Chicago, The Adventurers Club of Chicago, and the Newberry Library. His avocation was surveying and mapping Indian mounds and earthworks. Until his death, he enjoyed frequent hikes and get togethers with the Northwest Cook County Group/Illinois chapter of the Sierra Club, and was active with Friends of Volo Bog. Memorials in his honor may be made to any of the aforementioned organizations. Burial was private. For further information: [email protected].

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for James Marshall

6 Entries

Bob Karrow

June 14, 2006

I just learned of Jim's death. It came as shock, and it's hard to realize that his hearty presence will be missing from meetings of the Chicago Map Society and the Caxton Club, where he was a regular. A long and loyal member of the Map Society, Jim addressed the group on several occasions and led a memorable field trip to Wisconsin in which he demonstrated the rudiments of surveying. His curiosity and enthusiasm enlivened our meetings and his accurate surveys and measurements of ancient earthworks are a real contribution to the historical record.

ayala leyser

May 17, 2006

I recall how impressed we were reading Jim's studies on the Native American Mound Builders and his discoveries of their math and engineering ingenuity.We viewed his wonderful dispaly at the Field Museum and discussed it with him later informally. We will miss him and his well informed comments at the Secular Humanist's meetings.

Margaret Aguilar

May 16, 2006

I was saddened to hear of Jim's death. I remember his passion about the sites of the Native American Mound Builders. He was a very interesting man and someone who lived every minute of his life.

We will miss him at the Secular Humanists and the College of Complexes.

Michael & Kathleen Lisle

May 16, 2006

Jim was a great and loyal friend. He never failed to attend any of our parties. He also got us involved in Archeaology by taking Kathy out surveying and finding various sites in Northern Illinois and Indiana. He will be sorely missed.

Adam Walker

May 14, 2006

Jim was an active member of the Secular Humanist Society of Chicago, contributing many pithy remarks at our regular roundtables and polishing off lots of cookies and coffee. We members will long remember his irascible good humor, his booming voice and his fellowship. He is missed.

William Marshall

May 14, 2006

He will be remembered for his discoveries tracing the mathematical heritage of the American Indian from Southeast Asia to Latin America and onto the Great Plains of North America.

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