Eleanor Infeld

eleanor infeld
Eleanor passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her home in Fargo, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Eleanor Shannon was born on December 8, 1933, the daughter of Elmer and Marie (Johnson) Shannon, in Grafton, North Dakota. She grew up in this area and attended school in Fordville, ND. Eleanor graduated from Deaconess School of Nursing in Grand Forks, ND in 1954 as a Registered Nurse. Throughout her career she worked as a nurse in Williston, St. John’s Hospital, Dakota Hospital, and Manorcare Nursing Home in Fargo. Eleanor loved crafty pursuits and her first and greatest love was crocheting. She crocheted many various items, such as afghans, vests, stuffed animals and dolls, mittens, slippers, pillows, and the list goes on and on. She also created many items on a knitting machine. Dish cloths, afghans, clothing, and stuffed snowmen are a few examples. She enjoyed her embroidery machine, using it on dish towels, t-shirts, and other various items. Eleanor did many other crafts such as macramé, plastic canvas, cake decorating, and sewing. She always sewed new pajamas for her children each Christmas. Bob and Eleanor took many family trips with their children in their pop-up camper. In later years, Bob and Eleanor continued to travel, going to such places as Hawaii, Niagara Falls, Washington, DC, and Branson, MO. Eleanor was united in marriage to Robert Infeld on June 12, 1955, in Fordville. They made their home in Wahpeton, Williston, and Fargo where they have resided since 1958. Robert passed away in 2014. Eleanor is survived by her two daughters – Joan (Michael) Rose of Grand Forks, ND; and Susan (Robert) Markert of Fargo; her beloved grandchildren – Brian (Tatiana) Markert, Nicholas Markert, Sarah Rose, Deanna Rose, and Brenda Rose; her step grandchildren – Lindsay Warren, Cory Markert, and Samuel Markert; and one very special great grandson, Leo Markert. Also surviving is her brother, Raymond (Lois) Shannon of Fargo; and her sisters-in-law, Beverly Infeld and Rogette Shannon. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her son, Darryl Infeld; and her two brothers – James and Marvin Shannon.

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  1. Dear Grandma,

    I will miss you soo much, and words can’t even start to explain. You and grandpa were always there for Nick and myself! You knew exactly what we wanted and when, we’re always there to help pick us up when we fell, going to playground every afternoon, being ready for the monthly sirens during naps, the countless projects(big and small – cleaning your spoons were are favorite), walking to get donuts, decide what color car would come next every afternoon before Susan came to pick us up, you were always there to join in on the fun with two enery filled grandsons, you made the perfect chocolate chip muffins/cookies (most people would say they were undercooked but to us they were perfect!), and I can’t even start to explain all the things that you have taught me over the years and how easy you made medical classes due to your real world experience. Nick and I will always miss going with you and grandpa to craft shows and helping out even if in the early years when we would just get in the way and we were just the distracting young twin grandsons. I will always remember driving to your townhouse and Leo being so excited to see gigi!!! Thanks for all the memories and I will miss you so much!!! I love you grandma😘

    Your beloved grandson,

    Brian

  2. Dear Grandma,

    It was just 5 years ago that I came into the family but even then you received me with open arms and a welcoming smile. I would look forward to dinner at your house every Tuesday and Thursday night because you became my grandma too and having you around reminded me of home. It brings joy to my heart to know that I was able to give you happiness these last couples of years by seeing one of your beloved grandsons married and a great grandchild whom you loved. I will hold dear the memory of both you and Leo lighting up every time you would see each other, and Leo asking to go to Gigi’s and you asking when Leo was coming over again. Thank you for loving my son as much as you loved your grandchildren.

    You will be very missed,
    Love Tatiana and Leo Markert

  3. Eleanor you will be greatly missed. I will forever remember the craft shows. I still check out craft shows after learning from you and Susan. There are never words and everyone will grieve differently. We will miss you and cherish the memories.

  4. So Sorry to here about your Mom Susan and Joan we had a lot of fun growing up so close by. Fun to see the old picks. I Still miss Darryl, hope all is going good with the rest of your family saw lot’s of kids and good times. Take care Dave.

  5. I would just like to say Thank You!!! You and Grandpa helped raise Brian and I into the people we are today. You were the ones that helped shape us and you taught us early lessons in life with some being good and others bad but it was always an adventure. From playing I-spy to picking up pop cans or going to the area park, you both jumped at a moments notice. I wouldn’t change a single minute of it. I got the privilege to join you both on numerous craft shows and the stories we shared and the experiences we went through each time was a blast even if I had to always sit in the middle of Grandpa’s truck. I will even miss hearing NICHOLAS from you both when you needed to get my attention, even if if meant I did something wrong. I appreciate all that you both did for us and would love to hear one last “Good Bye Boys”. But both of you will always be with us and looking over us until we see each other again. I will always think of you both every time a see Brian or I in one of grandpa shirt’s or a butterfly, especially yellow!

  6. Dear Grandma,
    Reflecting on the memories we made together, several stick out in particular…
    I remember you saying you were not an artist, and then always describing the way you had to always draw a little house with smoke coming out of the chimney every time my sisters and I colored at the table with you. I think I remember a long time ago you even drew a pig and we hung it up on the fridge.
    I remember the time you taught us to fold paper boats- even though it’s probably been over a decade and probably more like a decade and a half, I think I still remember how.
    Many little things remind me of you; knitting, crocheting, sweaters, embroidery, wind chimes, chex mix, the color yellow, and of course…beautiful butterflies.
    I suppose I could remember dozens of things like these-they probably wouldn’t mean much to others (although I’m sure my sisters and cousins and I have similar memories and connections), but they will always stick with me.
    I am very thankful to have had the chance to make one more memory with you the day before you went home–what I am choosing to remember most was the huge smile you gave me and Mom (Joan), and you saying “Love you too” and nodding when I said I would see you later. I will hold that close to me when I think of you.
    Rest peacefully Grandma. I love you, and I know you are happy to be with Grandpa and Darryl again.
    Love your eldest granddaughter,
    -Sarah Rose


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