The Nelson Gazette (Nelson, NE), Thursday, September 7, 1933; pg. 2

Ida M. Edgerton, daughtr (sic) of T.P. and Mary E. Edgerton, was born in Warren county (sic), Iowa, May 11, 1863, and passed away at the Broadstone (sic) Memorial hospital in Superior, Nebraska, September 2, 1933, having attained the age of 70 years, 3 months and 22 days.

She was one of eleven children - six sisters and four brothers. Her father, mother and two brothers preceded her in death.

She lived in Iowa 'till grown, and on August 27, 1879. was married to S.P. Coles. Mr. Coles had been in Nuckolls county (sic), Nebraska, a little while preceding the marriage, and soon after they came to this county and settled on a claim just a little east of Nora. Here were born their five children, namely: Bert F. late of Oak; Rose E. of Nora; Lena A. Dillon of Bostwick; Charley L. of Cadams; and Clara A. of Nora. All were at the bedside of their mother at the parting, except Bert who died November 9, 1932.

As before indicated, Mrs. Coles came to Nuckolls county (sic) as a bride in 1879, and here with the compensations of pioneer life, 'till September 21, 1898, when Mr. Coles passed away, leaving the mother with the responsibility of the family upon her. This responsibility she assumed with a courage characteristic of the pioneers and especially of a Christian mother. Early in life Mrs. Coles identified herself with the Methodist Episcopal church in Nora, and was faithful in attendance, and in all the interests of the church; but in late years she has not been able to keep up her active interest, because of failing health.

As the wife of a pioneer, she stood by the side of her husband, never complaining of the hardships, but making the best of things, and happy in seeing the country develop, and ten years after coming, saw the Northwestern Railroad pass by her door.

As a friend and neighbor she was kind and sympathetic, giving loving service to the sick and sorrowing. After the death of her husband she devoted all her time and strength to her home and family, and will be sadly missed not only by them, but by many old-time neighbors and friends.

She leaves to mourn her departure four children, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, six sisters and two brothers, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

A dear mother's place is now vacant,
A kind mother has gone to her rest;
We have lost our best friend, Mother,
But God doeth all things best.
Her work on earth is now ended,
Oft she passed through waters chill,
But in all her pain and sorrow,
She would say, "It is God's will."
She sleeps to awaken in glory,
There her Saviour to meet face to face,
With Jesus "There'll be no dark valley,
For she has been saved by His Grace."

Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Nora, Monday afternoon at three o'clock, Rev. Geo. M. Bing officiating. Pallbearers were Messrs. Earl Epley, Fred Wilson, Fred Stanley, Lovell Thayer, Chauncey Hull, and Charles Hamel.

A quartette composed of Miss Madge Gains, Mrs. J.A. Hedgcock, Mr. J.A. Hedgcock and Mrs. Oscar Swanson, with Mrs. Leslie Swigart at the piano, furnished beautiful and appropriate music.
Interment was made in the Nora cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

We take this means to express our appreciation, and to thank the many relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness and floral offerings, extended to us in the loss of our dear, beloved mother and grandmother.

Rose and Clara Coles, Charley Coles and wife, Mrs. John Dillon and family, Mrs. Bert Coles and family.