Wilma Robin, age 81, of Whiting, IN, formerly of New York City and Crompond, NY, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2007, at St. Margaret Hospital, North Campus, Hammond, IN. Wilma was the daughter of Edwin J. Robin (architect) and Isabel Abeles Robin (weaver and fabric designer). She was the sister of Rosemary Robin Kaplan; and sister-in-law of Seymour Kaplan; aunt of Sara, Daniel and Matthew; great-aunt of Jacob, Robin, Amy and Jesse. Wilma was a graduate of the State University of Iowa at Iowa City and did graduate work at New York University. She was an award winning book designer at Doubleday Dell and Delacorte. She loved books and was a great reader, making good use of the Hammond Public Library after moving. There will be a memorial service at the convenience of the family. Owens Funeral Home, Calumet Avenue and 119th Street, Whiting, IN, in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made through owensfuneralhome.com
