Carol Regina "Jean" (Israel) Gaeddert, 78, of Hutchinson, beloved mother of Sheryl and Sherry and loving wife of Richard B. Gaeddert, died March 17, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 6, 1938, in Spearville, the daughter of Lawrence and Regina (Stegman) Israel. Carol graduated from Offerle High School in 1956. Carol was the owner and operator of Carol's Poodle's Salon in Hutchinson and the Highway 50 Drive-In in Cimarron. Carol was a Christian at heart and was of the Catholic faith, but she attended Faith United Methodist Church, Union Valley Bible Church and the rural church where they lived in Arkansas with her husband Richard. Carol was better known to her grandchildren as "Poodle Grandma".

On Jan. 22, 1972, Carol married Richard Bruce Gaeddert in Newton. He died Sept. 5, 2013.

Cremation has taken place.

Carol will be sorely missed by her many friends and family. We the family, are comforted by knowing that today she is free from pain and suffering and is waiting for us to join her in God's presence. And anyone who knew Carol knew how tough she was and that she fought cancer until her last breath.

Elliott Mortuary and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.