Biography

From Westerbork, Janny, Lientje, and the Franks were transported to Auschwitz. Janny and Lientje were later transported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where Anne Frank and Margot Frank were also transported in October 1944. Janny, who was made a nurse in the camp, took care of the ill prisoners. In March 1945, Anne and Margot died within a few days of each other. Janny and Lientje buried them in the mass graves at the camp.

Granddaughter of Jacob Brilleslijper, Rebekka Voet, Jacob Gerritse and Marianne Lootsteen.

Sister of Lin Jaldati and Jacob Brilleslijper.

Daughter of Joseph Brilleslijper and Fijtje Gerritse.

Niece of Ruben Brilleslijper, Klaartje Elsas, Michel Brilleslijper, Elisabeth Brilleslijper, Rozetta Zwalf, Isaac Gerritse, Mozes Gerritse, Naatje Barend, Debora Gerritse, Mietje Gerritse and Alexander Gerritse.