Dennis "Skip" Macholz

Dennis "Skip" Macholz Skip Macholz, age 60 passed away on July 3, 2012 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 9, 1951 in New York City, N.Y. the son of William and Virginia Macholz. He graduated from Beth page, N.Y. in 1969. Skip would further his education at MSU playing football from 1970-1972. He would then play for the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League. In 1974 he started a broadcasting career working for PASS, WJIM and CKLW. Skip would also broadcast MSU and Wayne State football. Later he worked for Coca Cola. He was predeceased in death by his parents and father-in-law, George T. Stachwick. Surviving are his wife of 37 years Marsha, children Curran, Marissa, son-in-law- Jeffrey Doorlag, brothers William (Kathi) and Robert. He is also survived by niece Alison and nephews William and Michael. A memorial liturgy will be held at St. John's Student parish on Tuesday July 24, 2012 at 2:00p.m. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Curran Macholz College Fund, 1525 Sunnyside Ave., Lansing MI, 48910 and the MSU Football Players Association-Macholz, 771 Chestnut Rd., MSU, East Lansing, MI., 48823.