Margaret Mazel Poyser

Margaret Mazel Poyser, age 98, of Cromwell, IN passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse in Syracuse, IN. She was born on January 29, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to the late Athur and Violet nee Prentice Kolberg. She graduated from Cromwell High School, Class of 1947, and was a lifetime resident of Noble County.

On August 12, 1950, in Syracuse, IN she married Michael A. Poyser. He passed away on March 18, 2018. She had worked at Essex’s in Ligonier, IN for fifteen years and Monsanto from 1972 to 1987.

She and Michael both retired from Monsanto on the same day. Margaret was a member of The Homemaker’s Club. She enjoyed spending time outside, planting flowers, tending to the garden and

was known for giving Michael a hard time.

Margaret is survived by; one son, Michael “Mike” Poyser of Syracuse, IN; one daughter, Darlene (James) Brazel of Cromwell, IN; three grandsons, Brian (Stephanie) Brazel of Kimmell, IN,Brad (Kayla Yates) Brazel of Cromwell, IN, Brandon (Brittney) Brazel of Cromwell, IN; five great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by; her husband, Michael A. Poyse;  parents, Arthur and Violet Kolberg; six sisters and one brother.

Visitation with the family will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Yeager Funeral Home 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767. Funeral service for Margaret will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Yeager Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Hickman officiating. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, Indiana.