Elaine R. Korbelik

Elaine R. Korbelik obituary

Elaine R. Korbelik

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Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel

Main Street, Milligan, NE 68406

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Milligan Auditorium

Main Street, Milligan, NE 68406

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Elaine Korbelik Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel - Milligan on Nov. 20, 2025.

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A Funeral Service for Elaine will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska, with Kim Dunker presiding.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with family present from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska.

Memorials are to be directed to the Milligan Fire & Rescue or the Milligan Community Club.

Graveside Services will be conducted following the funeral service at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska.

Elaine's Funeral Service will be livestreamed on Farmer & Son Funeral Home's Facebook page. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/friendlyfuneraldirectors/. The Livestream will begin approximately 10 minutes before the service.

Elaine Ruth Naimon Korbelik was born to Frank B. Naimon and Mildred Uldrich on September 22, 1940 at Geneva, Nebraska, and passed away on November 20, 2025, at Heritage Crossing in Geneva, Nebraska at the age of 85 years. She was one of 3 children in the family.

Elaine grew up on a farm east of Geneva with her older twin siblings, Verlyn and Carolyn. She graduated from Geneva High School in 1957. Elaine then attended Doane University for two years and then went to work for Geneva State Bank. On May 1, 1968, Elaine and husband, Ronald took ownership of Ron's Tavern in Milligan, Nebraska, where she served as proprietor and general manager. Elaine served Milligan and the surrounding area of communities with food, beverages, and general counseling for 52 years. She worked seven days a week and demonstrated iron-clad consistency in her business approach to and for the citizens she served. A consistent quote from Elaine, "It's about the people".

Elaine was married to Ronald Dean Korbelik of Milligan, Nebraska, on June 15, 1963, and to them 2 children were born.

Elaine's main hobby and interest was running the business. She would take time away and sometimes "close the door" to attend activities, functions, and significant occasions for her children and grandchildren. Elaine was a member of the Milligan Community Club for many years. She supported and provided many meals for other members of the organization through the years. In her occupation, Elaine had the unique opportunity to listen to customers and receive firsthand knowledge on the events and happenings in the area. She was also extremely efficient in deciphering fact from fiction, which is very essential in a small community.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mildred Naimon, mother and father-in-law, Leone and Millard Korbelik, husband, Ronald Korbelik, daughter-in-law, Ronda Korbelik, sister, Carolyn Rischling, brother-in-law, Robert Rischling; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Delron and Loretta Korbelik, and nephew, DonDel Korbelik.

Elaine is survived by son, RonDel Korbelik of Omaha, NE., son JD Korbelik of Carleton, NE., grandson Reid Korbelik, wife Caitlin Korbelik, great grandsons Cade and Callen Korbelik of Papillion, NE. Grandson Cale Korbelik of Bismarck, ND, granddaughter Elly Due, husband Blake, and great-grandson Tate Cordova, NE. Brother Verlyn Naimon and sister-in-law Lois Naimon of West Point, NE., brother-in-law Randy Korbelik and sister-in-law Debbie Korbelik of Weeping Water, NE., brother-in-law Rick Korbelik and sister-in-law Linda Korbelik of Fairmont, NE., along with many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

24

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel

Main Street, Milligan, NE 68406

Send Flowers

Nov

25

Funeral service

10:30 a.m.

Milligan Auditorium

Main Street, Milligan, NE 68406

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.