James Korbelik

Notes:

Shown by some as James Edward and by others as James B. Korbelik. Ken Chromy instead shows his locaton of deahth as in Friend, Nebraska.

James married Otella "Tillie" Jirkovsky on 14 Dec 1915 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Otella (daughter of Joseph Jirkovsky, Sr. and Marie "Mary" Baloun) was born on 11 Mar 1895 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 25 Mar 1974 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Mar 1974 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leone Gentry "Lindy" Jansky. Leone (daughter of Frank J. Jansky, Jr. and Josephine Fujan) was born on 26 Jul 1919 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 29 Dec 2001 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vance Edward Korbelik

Vance Edward Korbelik 83, died December 15, 2008 at the Denver Hospice Care Center, Aurora, Colo., after an extended illness. Mr. Korbelik was born on May 19, 1925, in Milligan, Neb., the younger of two sons born to James Edward Korbelik and Tillie (Jirkovsky) Korbelik. He was proud of his Czechoslovakian heritage and the farming community where he grew up and where he still has family.

Mr. Korbelik served in the U.S. Army during World War II, spending time in the Phillipine Islands and Guam. He married Thais Irene Sims of Western, Neb., in 1945 and they lived for a time in Lincoln where he was employed by Elgin Watch Company. In 1958, they relocated to Colorado Springs, Colo., and soon after, Mr. Korbelik began his career with the U.S. Postal Service, from which he retired in 1988.

Mr. Korbelik was married to Mary Anne Rosenfeldt from 1983 until her passing in 2003. Mr. Korbelik is survived by his three daughters, Candace Herbic (husband, James), Denver, Colo.; Kaye Barnes (husband, Bruce), Strasburg, Colo.; and Amy Michael (husband, Terry), Jenks, Okla.; five grandchildren; and great grandchildren; nephews, Delron (wife, Loretta); Randy (wife, Nancy); Rick (wife, Linda) Korbelik; deceased nephew Ron's wife, Elaine, and their families in Nebraska; other relatives and many friends.

There will be a celebration of Mr. Korbelik's life at Ron's Tavern in Milligan, with local accordian and brass musicians playing the polka music he loved best, to be announced at a later date. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to The Denver Hospice, 501 South Cherry Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80246-1328. The family is sincerely grateful for Hospice staff's compassionate treatment of Mr. Korbelik and also their concern for the family. "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance."

(Lincoln, Nebraska JournalStar.com Obituaries, courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Notes:

The Family of Delron Korbelik will have a Celebration of Life Gathering at the Fairmont American Legion in Fairmont, Nebraska on Friday, July 8, 2022 starting at 11:00 a.m.

No visitation - cremation.

Burial of Ashes will be held at a later date in the Fairmont Public Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. Memorials can be brought to the Celebration of Life or sent to:

The Family of Delron G. Korbelik
650 I Street
Fairmont, Nebraska 68354

Delron Gene Korbelik was born to Millard J. Korbelik and Leone Gentry Jansky on September 3, 1938 at Milligan, Nebraska, and passed away June 29, 2022, at home in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 83. He was one of 4 children growing up on the Milligan farm.

Delron worked as a carpenter, mechanic, and farmer over his lifetime. He started Korbelik's Repair in 1980. In 1988, he owned and operated the Village Caf?, in Fairmont, with his wife Loretta. Delron was proud of his community. He was an active fireman from 1973 to 1995. He was a member of the Fairmont Chamber of Commerce and he served on the City Council for 8 years. He helped in the restoration of Fillmore County Historical Society.

Delron was married to Loretta Peschel of Geneva, Nebraska, on June 17, 1959.

Delron's favorite activities were stock car driving, tractor pulling, and playing music. From 1957 to 1978 he enjoyed driving stock car along with his pit crew, Bob Stephenson, Duane Kubicek, Keith Shellinberg, and Ray Peschel. He enjoyed tractor pulling from 1978 to 2021. He especially enjoyed this time spent with his brothers Randy and Rick. He and Loretta organized the Fairmont Volunteer Tractor Pull Association and managed it for 7 years. He loved his polka music and enjoyed playing many different instruments in his bands. He especially enjoyed the drums and accordion.

Delron was preceded in death by Grandparents, Father, Mother, Wife, Son, and brother Ron.

He is survived by son Dale & Patty Korbelik of Crete, Grandchildren Rebeka (Brandon) Brazee, Jarod (Drea) Korbelik, Derek (Laura) Korbelik and Great Grandchildren Brycen, Brooklyn, Jase, Haven, Oliver, Bentleigh and KHK. Daughter Tari Redman and Grandchildren Aaron, Nick and Erica Becker.

Daughter Corinne & Marv Hulse of York, Grandchildren Annie Rhode and Chad Hulse, Great Grandchildren Brooks, Jude, Emerson, Wyatt and Madison. Grandchildren of deceased son, DonDel, Samantha, Heather and Sarah Korbelik. Brothers Randy Korbelik and special friend Debbie Skalak of Weeping Water and Rick (Linda) Korbelik of Fairmont. Brother-in-law Raymond Peschel, sister-in-laws Cecelia Powell, Helen (Jerry) Park, and Elaine Korbelik, special-friend Connie Chapman and many beloved nieces and nephews.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Delron married Loretta A. Peschel on 17 Jun 1959 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Loretta was born on 12 Oct 1937 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska; died on 5 Jun 2012 in Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Fairmont Public Cemetery, Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ron worked for Kassik Milling prior to being drafted. After completing his military service, he returned to Milligan and he and Elaine purchased the A-C Bar from Agnes KRUPICKA STOLZENBURG, which they renamed Ron's Tavern. Ron farms, does dirt moving work, and engine repair. Elaine runs the tavern. (Millligan, p 346).

Korbelik -- Ronald D., 56, Milligan, died Tuesday (10/14/97) in Lincoln. Born, Friend. Survivors: wife, Elaine; sons, daughters-in-law, Rondel J. and Stephanie Korbelik, Omaha, James D. and Ronda Korbelik, Geneva; mother, Leone G. Korbelik, Milligan; brothers, sisters-in-law, Delron and Loretta Korbelik, Fairmont, Randy and Nancy Korbelik, Lincoln, Ricky and Linda Korbelik, Milligan; three grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Milligan Auditorium, Milligan. The Rev. Kim Dunker. Bohemian National Cemetery, Milligan. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Thursday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel, Milligan.


(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 15 Oct 1997 Lincoln Journal Star)

Ronald married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A public Graveside Committal of Ashes will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairmont Public Cemetery in Fairmont, Nebraska. Pastor Jeff Jensen will be officiating the committal. Memorials are directed to the family.

DonDel Korbelik, son of Delron Korbelik and the late Loretta (Peschel) Korbelik was born on March 24, 1961, at Hebron Nebraska and passed away September 9, 2014 at his home in Fairmont: at the age of 53 years, 5 months and 16 days. He was one of four children. DonDel was raised in Fairmont, attended Fairmont High School, and lived most of his life in the town he loved.

On February 24, 1989, DonDel married Jina Michelle Galusha. To this marriage 3 daughters were born: Samantha Dawn, Heather Brooke, and Sarah Faith. Following the divorce in May of 2000, the girls moved to North Carolina with their mother. It was painful for DonDel to be so far away from his daughters whom he loved so dearly.

DonDel was employed with Abenoga of York, Steve Ackland Construction and Farmers Co-op of Fairmont.

While in good health, DonDel enjoyed fishing, camping and helping his Dad at tractor pulls. He enjoyed spending time with family and especially missed the time he spent with his mother after her passing in 2012.

DonDel is survived by his three daughters of Greenville, NC, father Delron Korbelik of Fairmont, NE, brother Dale (Patty) Korbelik of Crete, NE, sisters Tari Redman of Minden, NE and Corinne (Marv) Hulse of York, NE, nephews Aaron and Nicholas Becker, Jarod and Derek Korbelik, and Chad Hulse, nieces Rebeka Brazee, Erica Becker, and Annie Rohde, great nephews Jase Korbelik and Brycen Brazee, great niece Haven Korbelik and a host of relatives and friends.

DonDel's Grandparents and his mother Loretta Korbelik preceded him in death.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)