Marian Richman

Marian (Asselborn) Richman, 85, of Rochelle passed away on July 11, 2025. She was the matriarch of the Asselborn family and Granny's Berries. Marian was born at home on her family farm north of Rochelle, on May 9, 1940, to Elmer and Alice Greenfield. She spent her early years growing up in the Rochelle and Ashton area. She was a 1958 graduate of Ashton High School. In 1960, she married James Asselborn and started a family. Throughout her life, Marian assisted James "Jim" on the farm and raised their children. In the early 1970's she attended beauty school and became a licensed beautician. "The Country Curl" became Marian's newest challenge and delight where she enjoyed styling hair for nearly 50 years in her in home salon. Marian enjoyed taking vacations with her family and friends in St Germain, WI. Watching her children and grandchildren waterski and snowmobile with family and friends or just relaxing with a good cocktail were a few of her favorite activities. In 1981, Marian and her late husband, Jim Asselborn, opened Granny's Berries, a u- pick berry farm on their farm just Northwest of Rochelle. Marian became "Granny" with the passing of her mother-in-law. She enjoyed seeing the customers each summer as they returned to pick berries. The original berry farm consisted of asparagus, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. After 44 years, the farm continues to produce blueberries and is a yearly ritual for many families. Marian enjoyed volunteering for social events and attending weekly mass as a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Her faith was always of great importance, believing that one day she would be reunited with those that have preceded her in death. Marian is survived by her husband, Robert L. Richman, of Rochelle, IL; four daughters, Kristine (Pam) Asselborn of Sun City West, AZ; Kathleen (Linda) Asselborn of Poplar Grove, IL; Jeanne (Brett) Madison of Mazon, IL; and Jane (Steve) Cassidy of Rochelle, IL; one stepdaughter, Lisa (Roland) De La Rosa of Cherry Valley, IL; siblings, Caroline (Russell) Levan of Grand Detour, IL; John Greenfield of Rochelle; and sister-in-law, JoAnne (Nelson) Woodard of Fullerton, CA; Grandchildren, Courtney (Eric) Arnquist of Byron, IL; Zack (Danelle) Cassidy of Kings, IL; Cody (Sarah) Cassidy of Oregon, IL; Nick (Claire) Madison of Noblesville, IN; Mark Madison of Kingston, TN; Brittney (Michael) Madison Higdon of Barrington, IL; Scott Wietrzykowski of Chicago, IL; Allison Wietrzykowski of Poplar Grove, IL; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her late husband of 44 yrs, James Asselborn; her parents, Elmer and Alice (Killmer) Greenfield; and mother-in-law, Mildred (Briggs) Asselborn. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle. Cremation rites will follow. A Memorial Mass will be held on Marian and James 65th wedding anniversary, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shriners Children's Hospital or St. Patrick Catholic Church, Rochelle, IL. Guest book at www.UngerHorner.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Marian Richman, please click here to visit our sympathy store.