Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago, IL

05/29/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Tim Kowalski, a former instructor at Worsham College and a cherished member of our Worsham community.

Tim gave so much of himself to Worsham and to the funeral service profession. Over the years, he taught thousands of students, sharing not only his knowledge and experience, but also his dedication to the work and his respect for the calling of funeral service. His influence can be seen in the many funeral professionals whose lives and careers he helped shape.

We are grateful for all that Tim gave to Worsham College, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, former students, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

His obituary and service details are shared below.

View Timothy Kowalski's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/28/2026

Our students brought restorative art to life through wax, cosmetics, and color theory. They practiced building features and blending cosmetics.

We loved the focus and enthusiasm our students brought to this hands-on learning experience.

05/23/2026

Cranial reconstruction day at Worsham!

Students started with what they already knew and worked their way through the skull piece by piece. It was fun to watch the moment when they realized how much they had already learned.

05/19/2026

Transfer Lab brought plenty of real-world practice today! Students worked on safe transfers, casket handling, use of the mortuary lift, and, of course, how to tie a tie!

We love seeing our students build confidence through hands-on learning.

05/19/2026

Thank you, South Dakota Funeral Directors Association, for welcoming Leili McMurrough to this year’s convention. Worsham was proud to be part of meaningful conversations about ethics and workforce retention in funeral service.

SDFDA was so lucky to have Leili McMurrough, Program Director, President of Worsham College of Mortuary Science present two topics at our convention. Thank you for joining us!

Pictured left to right: Buck Dyck, Tim Bachman, Leili McMurrough, and Mark Rustand.

05/18/2026

Residency Week kicks off today, and we are so excited to welcome our students to campus! Every Residency Week feels special. It is another step closer to graduation and to the profession our students have worked so hard to join.

05/05/2026

A great start to the semester!

Students were busy in the labs this week, with one group working with wax in Restorative Art and another completing orientation for the embalming lab. It is a small glimpse into the moments where learning starts to become real.

05/02/2026

It’s a big week at Worsham College!

Our new campus students joined us for orientation, and on Monday, both our campus and online classes officially begin. We are excited to see so many students start their journey toward a meaningful career in funeral service.

There is nothing quite like the energy of a new class. Welcome to Worsham! We are so glad you’re here!

04/01/2026

We are so grateful to Shalom and their team for hosting our students and providing such a meaningful, behind-the-scenes experience.

Learning about Jewish traditions and military honors firsthand made a lasting impact. Moments like this are what shape our students into thoughtful, compassionate professionals.

03/07/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the graduation of another outstanding class of Worsham College students. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and the commitment they have shown on their journey into this profession.

A sincere thank you to our commencement speaker, Joseph Russo, for sharing thoughtful and inspiring words with our students and their families.

Congratulations! We cannot wait to see the impact you will make.