Karla Kay Sundvall, 86, passed peacefully, to be with Jesus her Lord, on February 15, at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown, MN. She was born October 7, 1935 to Madge and Clarence Davis, raised in Pinckneyville, IL. She lived a full life, a voracious reader, short story writer, accomplished pianist, fisherwoman, bridge player, Bulldog hockey fan, Twins baseball fan, and an activist in her communities. She returned to college in her 40’s to achieve a double major in Social Work and English (writing focus) and then a Masters in Social Work followed by a satisfying career at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was married to Ken, in 1994, and retired with him to lake country living on 3rd Crow Wing Lake, Nevis. Favorite poem: “When I Am An Old Woman, I Shall Wear Purple.”
Mike Madden looks back on the Oakland Raiders' magical 1976 season, which culminated with his dad, John Madden, guiding the team to a Super Bowl title.
When coach John Madden's Oakland Raiders arrived at the Rose Bowl for the Super Bowl in 1977, the toughest part of the job was already done. After years of falling short of the title game with crushing playoff losses to rivals like Miami and Pittsburgh, the Raiders made easy work of the Minnesota Vikings in a 32-14 victory Jan.