Delores Heilman was born Delores Joan Sterba on September 19, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. The birth date is from the Cook County, Illinois Birth Index at Ancestry.com. Delores’ parents were Joseph Sterba Jr. (1899–1979) and Emily Riha (1903–1987), both Chicago natives.
The 1930 United States Census counted Delores (line 40) and her parents in Chicago at 2712 West 22nd Street. Her father was a proprietor of a haberdashery.
The 1930 United States Census counted Delores (line 40) and her parents in Chicago at 2712 West 22nd Street. Her father was a proprietor of a haberdashery.
The trio (lines 63 to 65) were at the same address in the 1940 census. Delores’ father was a clothing store salesman.
Delores attended Harrison Technical High School from 1943 to 1946. Her senior activities included: Advertising Manager, Herald; Senior Advisory Committee; Advanced Art; Student Helper; This ’N That; Division Alternate; Hall Guard; G. A. A.
Delores continued her art training at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts where she met Dan Heilman, a World War II veteran. They married on May 26, 1949 in Vermont. The Herald (Crystal Lake, Illinois), June 23, 1949, reported their marriage.
Grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sterba, Is MarriedAccording to the 1950 census, the couple (lines 21 and 22) resided on State Road North in Shaftsbury, Vermont.
Miss Dolores Sterba, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Joseph Sterba of Chicago, grand-daughter of Mr. and and Mrs. Joseph Sterba, of Fox River Grove was married to Daniel Heilman on May 26 at Shaftsberg, [sic] Vt. Mr. and Mrs. Heilman will make their home in Vermont.
Heilman’s self-profile, in the National Cartoonists Society Album 1960–1961, said
In May 1967, Delores married William Plumas Robinson Jr. in Florida. The South Florida Sun Sentinel, July 26, 2005, published his obituary.
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... attended Chicago Academy of Fine Arts after war, where I met my wife Del, also an artist. Del does all lettering and color work on Judge Parker. ...I believe Delores learned how to letter from her husband. American Newspaper Comics (2012) said Heilman drew “Judge Parker” from November 24, 1952 to January 9, 1965. N.P. Dallis, the creator and writer, lived in Toledo, Ohio when the strip began. Delores and her husband moved to Toledo. The Toledo Blade Pictorial Magazine, December 4, 1960, published the article, “Toledo: Cartoonists’ Colony”, which included a photograph of the couple. The last paragraph said
Mr. Heilman keeps to a fairly rigid eight-hour day and his wife, Dell, works on a less regular schedule. She works primarily because she likes to draw, but also because “I couldn’t live in the same house with the guy if I didn’t have something to keep me busy,” she said—while smiling.Delores and her husband, Dan, divorced in October 1965 according to a notice in the Fort Lauderdale News, October 20, 1965. He passed away on December 17, 1966.
In May 1967, Delores married William Plumas Robinson Jr. in Florida. The South Florida Sun Sentinel, July 26, 2005, published his obituary.
Robinson, William 76, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2005. Born in Forrest City, AR, he has been a local resident for 48 years. He served us proud in the Marine Corps doing tours in the Korean War and the reserves. He is survived by his beloved wife Delores and son William James. A Cryptside Service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 11 AM. As expressions or sympathy in lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 1-800-227-2345 would be appreciated. Services are entrusted to Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 200 W. Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL (954) 784-4000.Delores’ death was noted at Dignity Memorial.
Delores Joan Robinson, age 95, of Plantation, Florida passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.
A visitation for Delores will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kraeer Funeral Home, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064. A committal service will occur Friday, January 19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33064.
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