Marie "Mary" Baloun

Marie married Joseph Jirkovsky, Sr. before 1888. Joseph was born on 4 Feb 1864 in Bohemia; died on 6 Feb 1938 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(Research):Census Listings:

1930 Federal Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Chelsea Twp
ED 30-6 SD 11 Sheet 3B

75-75
Jirkovsky, Frank Hd M W 40 M@24 Neb Czech Czech Farmer
Jirkovsky, Mollie Wf F W 36 M@20 Neb Neb Czech
Jirkovsky, Libbie Dtr F W 15 S Neb Neb Neb
Jirkovsky, Herman Son M W 13 S Neb Neb Neb
Jirkovsky, Arnold Son M W 10 S Neb Neb Neb

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He attended country school north of Milligan, graduating from eighth grade. After graduation, he worked for several different farmers in the area, in the livery stable in Milligan and as a bartender for Jicha's tavern. (Milligan, p 321).

Charles married Anna Korbelik on 24 May 1916 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. Anna (daughter of Joseph A. Korbelik and Anna Bernasek) was born on 27 Nov 1891 in Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 12 Dec 1976 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 15 Dec 1976 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the Milligan Centennial History Book Committee HISTORY OF MILLIGAN, NEBRASKA 1888-1988 (Walsworth Publishing, Marceline, MO), p 321, she is shown as Emily Jane "Otilia" Jirkovsky.

Otella married James Korbelik on 14 Dec 1915 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. James (son of Joseph A. Korbelik and Anna Bernasek) was born on 20 Jul 1894 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 3 Jul 1974 in Western, Saline County, Nebraska; was buried on 6 Jul 1974 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anna Becwar. Anna (daughter of Matej "Mike" Becwar, Sr. and Josephine Bech) was born on 25 Aug 1904 in Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died in Nov 1985 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Leonard worked for Swede BULIN after graduating from high school, and also worked in Wyoming, then joined the Army Engineers from 1941 to 1945. After his discharge, he went to St. Joseph, Missouri, to work in the American National Bank and married Maxine HARMON from St. Joseph. To them two children were born, Dennis James and Debra Jane. Dennis married Linda PHEBUS and Debbie married Tony VAUGHN and have (children) Corey, Cody and Courtney. (Milligan, p 321).

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She taught in several rural schools after graduation. In 1944 she went to Omaha to work for Travelers Health Insurance until her death in 1980. (Milligan, p 321).

SSN 508-24-3401

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Charles worked for the Gamble store in Geneva, was in the service from 1944 to 1945, and after discharge took an accounting course at Boyles College in Omaha, working for Wilson Packing Company since then. He married Mae Rita MOSER, who died January 21, 1971; to them four children were born: Sue married Ron PRIESTER and had Josh and Ellie; Jim married Terry McDERMOTT and had Brian, Kristin, Justin and Mark; Jerry is single; Tom married Natalie WILSON. (Milligan, p 321).

Obituary

Jirkovsky -- Charles J. "Chuck," 76, Omaha, widower of Mae Rita, died Wednesday (3/29/00). Born, Geneva. Retired purchasing agent, Wilson Packing Plant, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Musician, Eddie Janek Orchestra, Czech Brass Band. Army veteran, WWII.
Survivors: sons, James, Thomas, both Omaha, Jerry, Costa Mesa, Calif.; daughter, Susan Preister, Omaha; brother, Rudy, Ohiowa; sisters, Mildred DeRosbil, Omaha, Ann McDonald, Geneva; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Omaha. Calvary Cemetery, Omaha. Visitation: Sunday, 1-8 p.m., rosary 4 p.m., Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St., Omaha. Arrangements by Moser Memorial Mortuary, Fremont
SSN 505-26-2844

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, 31 March 2000 Lincoln Journal Star)

Family/Spouse: Mae Rita Moser. Mae (daughter of Edward August Moser and Hilda Studt) was born on 19 Jan 1930; died in Jan 1971 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rudolph has been on the farm in Glengary Township (all of his life) except for the two years he was in the service, 1951 and 1952. He had a dance band, "Rudy Jay" for several years and played with several different orchestras as did his brother, Charles. (Milligan, p 322).

Rudolph E. "Rudy Jay" Jirkovsky, 84, Ohiowa, died Thursday, April 14, 2011, at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva. He was born at Geneva to Charles and Anna (Korbelik) Jirkovsky.
Survivors: sisters, Mildred DeRosbil, Omaha, Ann McDonald, Geneva; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Visitation: 1 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials: to the family to be designated at a later date. Graveside services: Bohemian national Cemetery, Milligan.

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She worked at the Geneva State Bank while still in High School. In 1952, she married William E. McDONALD, who was in the Navy at Coronado, California. They lived there until 1955, coming back to Geneva. They had three children: Janet teaches in Columbus; Sandra works at Columbus Bank and Trust, married Frank ROBAK and has Alyson and Jase; Jerry married Kristi HEDDEN and lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. Bill McDONALD was killed in an accident by Kearney, Nebraska, on June 12, 1975. (Milligan, p 322).

Obituary for Ann H. McDonald

Ann H. McDonald was born to Charles J. and Anna (Korbelik) Jirkovsky on January 6, 1930 at Geneva, Nebraska, and she passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, 4 months, and 17 days. Ann was one of 6 children born in the family.
Ann spent her entire life in and around Fillmore County. She graduated from Geneva High School in 1946 at age 16 and began working at Geneva State Bank in Geneva. She married Bill McDonald in 1950 and they had three kids, Janet, Sandy and Jerry.

They moved to San Diego California where Bill was in the Navy and Ann worked in a Bank. On returning to Nebraska, Ann again worked at Geneva State Bank and later worked at the Nebraska Extension Office in Geneva, as well as a bookkeeper for several businesses in Geneva.
Ann was a woman of faith and was a lifelong member of St Joseph's Catholic Church. Ann was active in Mothers Club, Bridge Club and Alter Society. She loved listening to Polka music, dancing, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

Ann was preceded in death by her mother Anna (Korbelik) Jirkovsky and Father Charles J Jirkovsky both of Ohiowa; brother Leonard Jirkovsky of St Joseph Missouri; sister Blanch Jirkovsky of Omaha; brother Charles Jirkovsky of Cedar Rapids Iowa; brother Rudy Jirkovsky of Ohiowa; and daughter Sandy Robak of Lincoln.

Ann is survived by her daughter Janet Wieser and husband Pat of Columbus; son Jerry McDonald and wife Kris of Lincoln; sister Mildred DeRosbil of Omaha; seven grand-children; four great-grand children; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ann were conducted from Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva, Nebraska on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Tom Walsh officiating the service. Ron and Nancy Fleecs played guitar and sang "On Eagles' Wings," "Psalm 23," and "Song Of Farewell."

All of Ann's grand children were pallbearers including Alyson Schenk-Lincoln, Jase Robak-Lincoln, Ashton McDonald-Lincoln, Molly Wieser-Columbus, Betsy McDonald-Lincoln, C. Ben Robak-Lincoln, Alex Wieser-Columbus. Interment was held at the family burial plot at Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan Nebraska. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

Ann married William Eugene McDonald about 1952. William was born on 6 Aug 1928 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 12 Jun 1975 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Geneva Public Cemetery, Geneva, 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)

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Raymond J. Jirkovsky, 81, Omaha, died Saturday (5/8/10) in Omaha. Born on Nov 27, 1928 on a farm near Milligan, Neb. to Joseph and Anna (Becwar). Graduated from Geneva High School in 1946, and then served three years in the U.S. Navy on Kwajalein Island (South Pacific). Upon returning to Geneva, he married Delores Jo Schupbach on June 18, 1950 and worked as painter/wall paper hanger for many years. He had on the job training from his father-in-law and grandfather-in-law Ray Schupbach and Winfield Schupbach.

After divorcing in 1969, he moved to Lincoln, Neb. and worked at Lincoln General Hospital as the Dietary Storekeeper until his retirement. In 2000 he moved to Omaha to live with his son Michael until his death.

Survived by sons, Randy (Kris) Jirkovsky, LaVista, Michael Jirkovsky, Omaha, Joseph (Mary) Jirkovsky, Toms River N.J.; daughter, Marcy (Chuck) Boncordo, Denver Colo.; five grandchildren, one great grandchild; one great-great grandchild; many wonderful friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Anna (Becwar) Jirkovsky; step-father, LeRoy Foster: sister, Ruby Volkmer. [Note: Unable to locate a Ruby Jirkovsky on the 1930 census, maybe born after that date?, or a Ruby Volkmer on the SSDI].

Services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday May 13th, St. Pauls United Methodist Church 55th and Corby Omaha, Neb. Private burial to follow at a later date. Arbor Society, 2819 S 125th Ave., Omaha is in charge of arrangements.

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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JERALD "JERRY" LYNN JIRKOVSKY

June 6, 2022

Jerald "Jerry" Lynn Jirkovsky was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 19, 1958. He is the third of four children born to Mae-Rita (Moser) and Charles Jirkovsky. He attended grade school at St. Thomas More and graduated in 1976 from Westside High School.

Jerry loved motorcycles and going fast. After high school he attended American Motorcycle Institute in Florida, where he learned motorcycle and small engine repair, quickly learning that to stay employed all year long he would have to move to a warmer climate, California or bust.
He found work at Tustin, CA Honda. He had many jobs in California, including starting and running California Race Services along with brother Tom. They were the west coast Pirelli Road Race tire distributor. The last decade Jerry worked as a small airplane tire recycler and covered several southwestern states.

Some of his loves were motorcycle racing of all types, his two Camaros, completing 14 10k marathons and playing hockey, both as a child and through his adult years, up to two years ago. He loved his family and friends.

A special thank you goes out to Lori (Cantral) Grimit, her husband, Ralph and sons Luke and Grant of Tucson, Arizona, as they took Jerry into their home and family five years ago. Brother Tom and I will forever be indebted to them for the love and care they bestowed to Jerry.

For those who knew Jerry, know he'll be leaving for Heaven two days late and will make it to the Pearly Gates with 30 seconds to spare, with an amazing story to tell!

Jerry passed after a four year battle with colon cancer. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Jirkovsky; mother, Mae-Rita (Moser) Jirkovsky; sister, Sue Preister
Survived by brothers, Tom Jirkovsky, Jim Jirkovsky; brother in law, Ron Preister and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins

Memorials directed to Jim Jirkovsky to help with expenses
Services Pending

(Courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy)

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Sandra Kay (McDonald) Robak, 57, of Lincoln, passed away May 6, 2015. Born November 1, 1957 in Geneva to William and Ann H. (Jirkovsky) McDonald. Homemaker. Sandy was a pop culture guru. She enjoyed bowling, bonfires and all things Harry Potter.

Survived by her husband Frank; children, Alyson (Dylan) Schenk, Jase Robak (fiance Stacy Loos), and Cleo Ben Robak, all of Lincoln; grandchildren, Reghan, Aidan, Lennon Schenk, Camree Robak; mother, Ann McDonald, Geneva; sister, Janet (Pat) Wieser, Columbus; brother, Jerry (Kris) McDonald, Lincoln; many other family, friends and loved ones. Preceded in death by her father.

Memorial service: 10 a.m. Monday, May 11, at First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D Street with Rev. Dr. Jim Keck officiating. Memorials to the family for future designation. No visitation, cremation. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com.

(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]