McNearney - Schmidt Funeral and Cremation

08/28/2026

Have you decided to preplan for your funeral wishes but aren't sure how to talk to your family about it? This article discusses tips and talking points for sharing your funeral wishes with your children and loved ones.

Not sure how to tell your family about your funeral plans? Here are 7 steps to having a positive conversation about your final wishes.

08/28/2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Joe Kinney

08/26/2026

Dallas E. Peterson, of Shakopee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 85.

A Christian Funeral Service celebrating Dallas’s life will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation, 1220 3rd Ave. E., Shakopee...

08/25/2026

Doris Carol Anderson, born July 29, 1934, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 22, 2026.

Doris was born in rural South Dakota to Herbert and Inez Larson. She lived a life centered on family, faith, and the quiet joys of summers spent together. She met Ralph Anders...

08/23/2026

Mary Louise “Lou” (Rein) Krueger of Shakopee, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was 86 years old.

Lou will be honored with a Catholic Prayer Service on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with a gathering of family and friends hosted one hour prior, with refreshments ...

08/21/2026

Do you have questions about green burial? Do you know what it is or what makes a burial "green"? Check out this informative article that answers these questions and many others!

Are you curious about green burial? Then check out this FAQ article that gives simple, easy-to-understand answers to your questions!

08/19/2026

Mrs. Norma Ellen (Sandy) Brennan, formerly of Edina, born February 23, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, passed away on August 12, 2026, in Shakopee, MN, with family at her side. She was the cherished daughter of Edna and Charles Sandy and the beloved wife of the late John (Jerry) Brennan.

Norma's l...

08/18/2026

Ruth A. Geis, age 80, of Webster, MN, formerly of Shakopee, MN, entered eternal life on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Mala Strana Care Center in New Prague, MN.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 9:30 AM until 12 Noon; followed by a Catholic Prayer Service at 12 Noon, all...

08/18/2026

We know parents are tee-rific! You always love and look out for your children.

Did you know you can care for your family by preplanning? Putting your funeral wishes in writing lifts the burden of planning off your family’s shoulders. Plus, it’s an easy putt!

Don’t fall into the trap of being unprepared. Get a hole-in-one by planning ahead!

08/15/2026

Barbara A. Vanek of Shakopee, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Barb was 86 years old.

We will celebrate Barb’s life on Thursday, August 20, at 10 AM, at First Presbyterian Church, 909 Marshall Road, Shakopee. A gathering of family and friends will be hosted a half hour pr...