James "Kelly" Jarvela's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Canton, Michigan

James "Kelly" Jarvela

August 8, 1971 - October 4, 2025 (54 years old)

Canton, Michigan

James "Kelly" Jarvela's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Canton, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stark Funeral Professionals, Inc.

Share

James "Kelly" Jarvela

August 8, 1971 - October 4, 2025 (54 years old)

Canton, Michigan

James Jarvela Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Jarvela of Canton, Michigan, who passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stephen Kearly and Susan Kearly. He is survived by: his siblings, Shelly Jeffrey (William), Kim Roberts (William) and Stephen Kearly (Karen); his siblings' children, Cory, Trista, Sheree, Kalah, William, Andrew, Caleb, Bryson, Marklin, Lilianna and Emily; and his uncle Jerry Jarvela (Jill). He is also survived by many cousins, great-nieces, and one great-nephew.

Viewing will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Stark Funeral Home (101 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197). Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital (https://www.michiganmedicine.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Stark Funeral Professionals, Inc.



Tue

Oct 07

Viewing

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stark Funeral Home
101 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Wed

Oct 08

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stark Funeral Home
101 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Wed

Oct 08

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Stark Funeral Home
101 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer James Jarvela’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of James Jarvela.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize James Jarvela and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help