Janean Kay Loftis-Rhymer, 57, passed away Oct. 6, 2026, at her home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on Jan. 15, 1969, in Great Bend, to Jimmy Richard Loftis and Pamela Napolitano.

In her younger years, Janean lived in Scott City, as well as the states of Washington and Wyoming before coming back to Great Bend. She worked as a CPA for David Holste as well as for the Great Bend Public Library, prior to her health causing an early retirement. Janean enjoyed coloring pages, reading and translating the readings, and watching true crime documentaries. She was a care giver, taking in and helping those that she could.

Survivors include son, Joey Loftis of Great Bend; mother, Pam; siblings, Richard ‘Dickie’ Loftis, Jr., Michelle Eggelston, and Tanya Jackson; and numerous cousins. She is preceded in death by her father.

Visitation will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with family receiving guests from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to the Janean Loftis-Rhymer Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 15, 2026