BRANSON, MISSOURI - Janet Ruth Rantz died July 3, 2025 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri surrounded by her family

She was born January 12, 1951 in Branson, Missouri, the daughter of Charlie Rantz and Beulah Wallace.  She graduated from Branson High School in May 1969 and attended college at School of the Ozark's as a music major.

In the early 80's Janet, her sister Helen and brother in-law Siah Edwards started their ministry where the family would travel around the states of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Janet was known for her beautiful singing voice and was the music leader at each church they pastored.

In May of 1990, after many years of travel ministry, the trio planted roots here in Dodge City Kansas at the Pentecostal Holiness, Living Water's Church, where Janet remained as worship leader until July 2024, when she returned home to Branson, Missouri.

Janet was a loyal and dedicated employee at Walmart Supercenter and held various positions there until her retirement in 2020 after 30 years of employment.

Survivors include two sisters Beth Villers and Carolyn Brown both of Branson, Missouri.  Four nieces, Shirley and husband Wayne Forrester, Terri and husband Greg Bolin, both of Branson, Missouri, Kerri and husband Charlie Johnson of Republic, Missouri and Laura Booher of Springfield, Missouri. Four nephews Scott and wife Alicia Edwards from Dodge City, Tom and wife Sue Edwards of Cassville, Missouri, Tony and Betsy Booher, and Jimmy Brown all of Branson, Missouri. Also 12 great and many great-great Nieces and nephews who all loved her greatly!

She was proceeded in death by both her parents, Charlie and Beulah Rantz, sister Helen Edwards of Dodge City and sister Cheryl Meyers of Branson, Missouri.

There will be a Celebration of Life ceremony at Heartland Community Worship (formerly Living Waters, Pentecostal Holiness Church), 800 Ave B, in Dodge City Kansas on Friday September 12th at 6:00pm.