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John Robert Kelly OBITUARY

With deep sadness, we share the passing of John Robert Kelly, 74, a lifelong Chicagoan, who

died early Monday morning July 15th, after a brief illness. John was a force to be reckoned with

and a man who lived life to the fullest.

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He left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Born and raised in the heart of Beverly, John’s roots ran deep in the South Side of Chicago.

Though a graduate of St. Ignatius and Loras College, John was a self-made man who brought

street smarts to the business world. He wasted no time making his mark, embarking on a

successful journey right out of college.

John dove in headfirst, starting Mobile Space in 1978 – providing essential mobile offices for

construction sites.

He sold the company in 2004 and went into real estate, developing scores of

building and conversion projects in several states. He also purchased racehorses, becoming an

owner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby winner, Animal Kingdom.

John