Kyle Christopher Donnelly

January 21, 1990 - December 11, 2020

Kyle Christopher Donnelly, age 30 of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday December 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa and Grandma Brown, and Grandpa and Grandma Donnelly. Surviving are: his loving wife, Laurel; his shadow, Nike; his parents Chris and Beth Donnelly; his brother Nick; his mother and father-in-law Scott and Becky Pennell; brother-in-law Caleb; Uncle Bob and Aunt Laurie; Uncle Jim and Aunt Colleen; his cousins Danielle and Alex; his Aunt Helen, Aunt Coletta; his cousins Erin and Earl; his in-laws the Pennells, Wrights, and Wrzesinski; his friends the Grandville’s Finest, the Cedar Creek Hunt Club and many more. Kyle was a dedicated employee for 10 years at Royal Technologies and built many strong relationships throughout his time there. Spending time with his family was very important to him. Whether it was yard games at the Donnellys or darts or bags with the Pennells or camping with both, he always made everyone laugh and smile. Kyle loved sports; specifically fantasy football, basketball at the Gus Macker, and baseball. Shortly after he learned to walk, he and his brother, Nick, learned to fish and golf at Canadian lakes. They both became avid fishermen, golfers and were inseparable. Kyle and Laurel loved to travel to South Carolina where he would often go on deep sea fishing trips with Uncle Bob. They also traveled to Boston, Ireland and Traverse City – all part of their bucket list. Kyle enjoyed hunting at the Moberly’s Cabin with the Cedar Creek Hunt Club and at “The Farm.” He loved spending time with his friends and family and knocking down a few (too many) Busch Lights. Playing Keno and fantasy football was part of his and Laurel’s Sunday Funday routine. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday December 19 at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 11:00 AM. All are welcome. If you are unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed on the St. Anthony of Padua website (https://www.saparish.com/). Kyle’s family will receive visitors Saturday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the church. He was loved and will be missed by so many.