Dennis Francis Kelly

Background

Kelly, Dennis Francis was born on August 23, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Mary (Murphy) Kelly.

Education

Educated Saint Mary's School, Chicago. Doctor of Laws, De Paul University, 1923. Doctor of Laws, University of Notre Dame, 1930.

Career

Glassbrook (Mistress Charles P. Vogel). Started as a boy with Mandel Brothers, department store, Chicago, 1879, superintendent of store, 1888-1901, general manager, 1901-1923. Vice-president and general manager The Fair, 1923-1924, president and general manager, 1925-1938, director

Director Kresge Department Stores, Incorporated.

Incorporator and trustee Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago, 1933-1934. President Catholic Charities of Chicago from organization, 1918.

Commissioned by Governor Lowden, lieutenant colonel Illinois Reserve Militia. Knight Order of Saint Gregory, 1920, Knight Commander, 1925.

Knight of Malta, by Pope Pius XI, 1931.

Home: Lake Forest, Illinois.

Achievements

• Dennis Francis Kelly has been listed as a noteworthy merchant by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Irene East. Sullivan, January 4, 1894.

Father:

John Kelly

Mother:

Mary (Murphy) Kelly

Spouse:

Irene East. Sullivan