The passing away of Maria Pieternella Platteel-Klingeman (1915-2025)
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to relay news that Maria Pieternella Platteel-Klingeman from the Netherlands has passed away at the age of 110. Maria Pieternella Klingeman, known as Rie, was born on June 2 1915 in Rotterdam, South Holland,…
The doyennes of Norway turn 111
The Gerontology Research Group is glad to announce that Margit Larsen and Lina Anundsen , the oldest women in Norway, just celebrated their 111th birthday. Lina Anundsen (née Solheim) was born in Kløverød, near the village of Siljan, in Telemark County, Norway…
Second oldest living woman in Michigan celebrates 113th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to inform that Mrs. Louise Burkhalter, the second oldest living person in the state of Michigan, USA, has celebrated her 113th birthday. Etta Louise Jones, known as Louise, was born November 13th 1912 in Hilsborough County, Florida, to…
Oldest living woman in North Carolina, Catherine Ferrell, turns 113
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to report that Mrs. Catherine Ferrell – the oldest living person in the US state of North Carolina – has celebrated her 113th birthday. Catherine Ferrell was born in Warsaw, North Carolina, USA on 10 October 1912.…
Oldest living woman in Texas, Winnie Felps, turns 114
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to report that Mrs. Winnie Felps – the oldest living person in the US state of Texas – has celebrated her 114th birthday. Winnie Felps was born in Coryell County, Texas, USA on 10 October 1911 as the…