Verlan Covalt Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Verlan Covalt of Riley, Kansas, born in Morland, Kansas, who passed away on May 1, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Isaac and Myrtle Viola Covalt (Swisher); and his siblings, Ruth Doubleday, Pauline Morgan, Roy Covalt, Wehrle Covalt, Esther Stevenson, Charles Covalt and Betty Lou Covalt.

He is survived by: his wife Patty; his daughters, Juanita Covalt of Dansville, Charlene Mitoska (Jim) of Leonardville and Phyllis Konen (Tim) of Dansville, Michigan; his sisters, Wilma Bean of St. Joseph and Delpha Melton of Ordway, Colorado; his grandchildren, Anthony Mitoska (Karen), Andrew Mitoska, Brandi Pennell (Wes), Travis Konen (Kimberly), Alex Mitoska (Micayla) and Alyssa Mitoska; and his great grandchildren, Rileigh Mitoska, Trevor Lindley, Amelia Mitoska, Parker Cahill, Trinity Pennell, Izzabelle Pennell, Payton Mitoska, Mason Mitoska and Leighton Mitoska. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial has been established for the Riley United Methodist Church.