Elaine M. Schreiner

Elaine M. Schreiner, age 98, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

She was born on Aug. 5, 1927, in Kohler, Wis., to parents Joseph and Adele (nee Feld) Maas. Elaine attended Sheboygan North High School, graduating in 1946.

Elaine was united in marriage to Jerome Schreiner on Feb. 7, 1948, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington.

Following high school, Elaine worked for a woolen mill. Later, she worked for an outerwear clothing factory. She was a mother to five children and cared for many others.

Elaine enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead and solitaire, in addition to playing bingo. She loved to go out for lunch and go shopping. Above all, Elaine enjoyed spending time with her family.

Elaine is survived by her children Anthony (Ann) Schreiner, Teresa (Don) Bader and Cindy (Joseph) Fellenz, 15 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and son-in-law Richard Zelko. She is also survived by nieces, especially Dolly, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerome Schreiner, daughters Jo Ann Zelko and Rozanne Cummings and  siblings Laverne Thein, Virginia Zelko, Ralph Kau, John Kau, Delores Kau, Helen Nickish, Leona Scroggins, Elmer Maas, Alice Smith, Florence Coleman, Clifford Maas, Clinton Maas and Jacquelyn Cesar.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, Wis.

She will be placed next to her husband Jerome at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Port Washington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to:

Harbor Campus-Memory Care, www.capricommunities.com, click on the “Giving” tab, follow the instructions. If sending checks, make payable to “Chiara Communities” and on the memo line indicate “Memory care Harbor Campus.” Mail checks to Harbor Campus, 425 W. Walters St., Port Washington, WI 53074.

Heartland Hospice, www.agrace.org/donate/donate-today/.

Community Care. Make checks payable to “Community Care” and include “Elaine Schreiner” in the memo section of check. Indicate in a cover note that the donation is earmarked for memory care. Mail checks to Community Care, 205 Bishops Way, Brookfield, WI 53005, via the link included or check to the respective organization. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff and nurses at Harbor Campus, the nurses with Heartland Hospice and the Community Cares staff for their kindness and compassion.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.