Judith Klauba Obituary

Klauba, Judith Burson Lloyd Born July 12, 1946 in Memphis, TN; at rest February 3, 2016, Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of George Klauba; loving stepmother of Gina Klauba; devoted sister of Susannah Lloyd (John Boland); daughter of the late Lewis B. and Maurine M. (Miller) Lloyd; cousin of William Flodin. With a BA and MA in Fine Art and Photography from the University of Iowa, Judith taught photography at Loyola University and worked for a variety of commercial photographers. She also was an accomplished author and worked for Spectator magazine. Judith started at the Illinois State Museum Chicago Gallery in 1989 and gave 23 years of outstanding contributions to the museum's exhibition and educational programs. She curated nine exhibitions, three of which (Grammar of Landscape, Luminous Ground, and The Flowering: African-American Artists and Friends at the South Side Community Arts Center) were hailed as the top five or 10 shows of their years by the Chicago press. Judith's wonderful writing and editing skills enhanced the museum's exhibitions and publications. She retired as an Associate Curator in 2012. A world traveler, Judith was also an avid photographer and writer, a voracious reader and a fantastic cook. She had a love of animals, especially cats, and had many feline companions that shared her life. The Mississippi River and art of all kinds were brilliant continuing threads throughout her life. She was always sharing her passion and joy for all things art with others. Private cremation at Drake & Son Funeral Home. Memorial service to be determined in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or Treehouse Humane Society.