Kroeger - Crain Funeral Home & Cremation

07/25/2025

Supporting United Way of Cass County

07/23/2025

A 1971 graduate of Logansport High School, Cindy enjoying sewing, cooking and baking, especially cakes. She collected angels and especially enjoyed decorating the Christmas trees and assembling the Christmas village. Her children and grandchildren were the focus of her life.

Surviving are their children, Travis (Amanda) Dexter, Culver, Jennifer (Justin) Crichfield, Idaville, Brad Dexter, Dexter, MI, Nathan (Vannah) Dexter, Carmel; sisters, Trudy Gibbs, Pam Maxwell, both of Logansport, Melissa (Mick) Miller, and Lisa Hershberger, all of Kokomo.

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07/21/2025

Bruce M. Ashby, age 70, Logansport, passed away suddenly at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2025, in his residence after bravely fighting cancer.

Born in Rushville on April 3, 1955, he was the son of Rex and Iris (Mohler) Ashby. His mother is surviving, residing in Logansport.

On December 31, 1983, in Peru, he was married to Darcy Eldridge, who survivies.

Also surviving are two sons, Cale (Bianca) Ashby, Logansport, Ethan (Courtney) Ashby, Logansport; daughter, Allison Ashby, Logansport; grandchildren, Dalton, Savannah, Gigi, Angel, Bella, Layla, Evelyn; great grandchildren, Jace and Nora.

Two brothers are surviving, Mitchell Ashby (Cheri Barnes), Monticello, Merrill Ashby, Carmel; three sisters, Karmen Spletzer (Dan Olabuenaga), Aiken, SC, Molly (Greg) Ledger, Springfield, MO, Melanie (Max) Niblick, Logansport; and many nieces, nephews and life-long friends.

Bruce’s father, Rex Ashby, and brother, Ben Ashby, preceded him in death.

A 1973 graduate of Logansport High School, Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps following graduation. Bruce attained the rank of Sergeant and earned several medals, Rifle Marksman, Good Conduct and National Defense. He was Honorably Discharged in 1977.

After military service, Bruce was employed by the United States Postal Service, starting as a letter carrier in Logansport and retiring as manager of maintenance in Lafayette.

He dearly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved his S10 trucks and tractors, yard-work and being outside whenever possible. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

His favorite pastime in recent years was just sitting on the patio with Darcy, watching TV and listening to classic rock music.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26th, at Kroeger-Crain Funeral Home.

The funeral service and Celebration of Bruce’s Life is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, with Pastor Mike Montgomery officiating.

Immediately following the funeral service, interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery with military honors accorded by uniformed members of the United States Marine Corps as well as the Cass County Honor Guard. Patriot Guard flags will be positioned at the funeral home during visitation at the funeral service.

In recognition of Bruce’s kind heart in paying for meals and store check-out purchases of friends and strangers alike, the family asks that you remember Bruce by doing the same for other people as well.

Personal condolences and memories may be expressed at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.

07/18/2025

Kroeger-Crain Funeral & Cremation supports Logan's Landing and the Chalk Art Festival on July 26, 2025

Save the date for " Chalk The Block" chalk art festival on July 26 on North Street (between 5th & 6th Street) in downtown Logansport. Chalk it up as a family- fun event with food, live entertainment and a lot of creativity!!!

07/06/2025

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07/04/2025

Independence Day - 2025
“God Shed His Grace On Thee”

06/25/2025

River Bluff Trail, Wednesday morning

06/16/2025

Today is the first Monday in over 22 years that we begin the week without Bill Bauman on our regular team. We wish him well at Security Federal. Change is difficult. His absence is felt.

06/15/2025

Father's Day 2025
My father died 25 years ago, June 8th, 2000.
No doubt heaven is wonderful — but I do believe he would rather be back at the funeral home. He loved it!

06/13/2025

The flowers are sure enjoying that steady rain this morning.

06/12/2025

Honored to support the Logansport Cass County Chamber of Commerce in this project.