In behalf of my former Husband Kerry H Kottal who was best friends' with Skip growing up in Norfolk Va,living on Gates avenue,attending Maury High School,please accept our condolecences and prayers for his family.Kerry Lives in St Cloud Fl.

Mary Pat and Family,  Sorry to hear of Skip's passing.  He did alot for this Country and for the Community.  He and his friend are having one big shindig up there and I'm sure he, and my Dad Carl, are the loudest and leaders of the group!

I was so sorry to hear of Skip's passing. I will always remember his support and enthusiasm for the Gurnee Great American Program at O'Plaine School and Gurnee Grade School. He loved the program and was always there when needed. He will be missed at the program. 
 Kathy Jansen ,retired Director of Gurnee Great Americans

I am saddened at Skips passing to Post Everlasting. Skip was a good number one for me as last years Sous Cheminot of the 2nd District, 40 & 8.  He was a good friend and advisor.
My sincere sympathy and condolences to Skips family and friends, his Post 771 and Voiture 604. 
Skip, I will miss you and I know that your fellow veterans will miss your heart and dedication.

Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to the family of "Skip".   We will miss seeing him at the district meetings.  Officers & members of North Chicago American Legion Sharvin Post #397.

So sorry for your loss.  I know that Skip and Carl will be on the stool at the Legion in the skies.  We will miss him. My deepest sympathies.
Jeanine Cepon

Penny and I are so sorry to hear of Skip's passing. We offer our sincere condolences to Mary Pat and the family.

To the Family of Skip, you have our deepest sympathy. You are in our Prayers.

I am stunned to hear of Skip's passing!  His kindness and generosity will be missed by this community.  I'll always remember his friendly greeting and firm handshake.  My prayers and deepest of heart-felt sympathies are with his family.

You'll be missed my friend. I will never forget you..

Mary Pat, my condolences to you and the family. The community lost a member that did so much for it's betterment. Us Veterens lost brother. May you RIP Skip.

My prayers are with you during this time.  He will truly be missed.  Love you much!

My condolences to family and friends of Mr. Fentress. 
He certainly was the "voice" of American Legion Post 771 for many years.

Mary Pat, we are so sorry to hear of Skip's passing.  Bob had the sad job of passing along the news to the folks at Kaiser's and to some of the Legionaires.  Skip will be missed by all.  Take care.  Love,

Mary Pat and family,  I am truly sorry to hear of Skips' passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Mavis Janecke,member of AL Post 771 and AL Auxiliary, 771.

Papa Skip, we miss you already.  Wish we had more time with you, but we will all see you again someday. Nona, we will continue to keep you in our prayers. We love you both. Wes, Jennifer, Connor, Ryleigh, Macie and Ty

Mary Pat,
I'm sorry Skip is gone. He was a warm and unique person and will be missed. May he now rest fully in peace.

We are so very sorry to hear of Skip's passing.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Pat and family,May God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.Skip was a great man who will be missed by all that new him.

We are sorry to hear of Skip's passing.  Our prayers and sympathy to Mary Pat, Skip's family and friends.

We are so sorry to hear of Skip's passing.  Our prayers go out to Mary Pat, his family and friends.

Skip, you will be sorely missed by all the veteran in Lake County. Your dedication to the veteran community is a model for us all. God Bless you my friend! RIP

I am sorry to hear of your passing. What a great loss to your family, friends and the American Legion. God bless you, your family and friends.

OBITUARY

C.W. "Skip" Fentress

March 30, 1944 – November 11, 2012

Marsh Funeral Home

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