PROPHETSTOWN – Frank “Gene” Milnes, 84, of Prophetstown, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Prophets Riverview Nursing Home in Prophetstown. He was a manager at Rock River Lumber and Grain for many years.

Frank was born March 16, 1928, in Morrison, the son of Harold and Marion (Annan) Milnes. He married Jean Oncken on Sept. 30, 1951, in Hopkins Township.

Frank served in the Army National Guard for 21 years, and was a member of the Prophetstown American Legion. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown, and was very active in the church and the choir. He also was a member of the Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus in Rock Falls for more than 50 years. Frank was active in the Lions Club, and enjoyed volunteering.