Janean Kay Loftis-Rhymer, 57, passed away October 6, 2026, at her home in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on January 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; grandparents, Richard and Wilma Faye Loftis; and nephew, Trey Loftis.
Visitation will be held from noon to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, with family receiving guests from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. A celebration of life will follow from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 1037 Sheridan St., Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Janean Loftis-Rhymer Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.