ERNEST H. OTTJES, of Stewartville, Minn., father of Jim Ottjes, active lay person in Lay Speaking Ministries (former NIC) and delegate to General Conferences, died June 4, 2009. He also was the father-in-law of the Rev. Karen Ottjes of Akron. A memorial service was held June 9 in Stewartville, Minn. Condolences can be sent to Jim and Karen Ottjes, 418 N. Mishawaka St., Akron, IN 46910-9108.