Leny Mackenbach (1912-2023), Doyenne of the Netherlands
It is with a heavy heart that the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) announces the passing of a remarkable soul, Mrs. Helene Barbera Maria “Leny” Mackenbach, the Doyenne of the Netherlands, at the age of 110. Born in Rotterdam, South Holland,…
The validation of Sueko Katsu, 111, of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Mrs. Sueko Katsu of Japan. Sueko Katsu was born in Japan on 26 March 1912. In March 2022, she celebrated her 110th birthday and became a supercentenarian. Sueko Katsu…
The validation of Ai Maeda, 111, of Aomori Prefecture, Japan
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Mrs. Ai Maeda of Japan. Ai Maeda was born in Japan on March 27, 1912. On March 27, 2022, Maeda celebrated her 110th birthday and became a supercentenarian. She…
The validation of Mary Keir of Wales, UK
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Mrs. Mary Keir of the United Kingdom. Mary Keir was born in St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK on 3 March 1912. She later lived in Llansteffan, Carmarthenshire, Wales. She…
The validation of Ruth Stryzewski, 111, of Wisconsin, USA
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Mrs. Ruth Stryzewski of USA. Ruth Stryzewski, a living testament to resilience and the beauty of a life well-lived, was born on February 20, 1912 in Waushara County, Wisconsin,…