LACONIA — Gertrude H. (Grossklaus) Hoeker, 95, of 21 Ledges Drive, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the Ledgeview at the Taylor Home, Laconia.

She was born October 29, 1916, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Gustav and Anna (Hess) Grossklaus. She was educated in the Brooklyn, N.Y., school system, and was a longtime resident of Manhasset Hills, N.Y. She moved to Laconia in 1992.

She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Laconia, and a member of more than 60 years of Mizpah Star No. 410 Order of the Eastern Star, Forest Hills, N.Y.

Gertrude was the wife of the late Paul F. Hoeker, who died in 1999, and is survived by sons, Paul G. Hoeker of Gilford, and Richard H. Hoeker of Bow; grandchildren, Nancy, William, Adam, Alison and David; great grandchildren, Alex, Laura, Emily, Brian, Leland and Hunter.

Services will be private, with burial in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, NH Affiliate, 360 Rt. 101, Unit 501, Manchester, NH 03102-6800, or visit www.cancer.org.

The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit us at www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com, to send condolences or for further information.