The Sidney Sun-Telegraph - Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper

As Mark would say, “I am going to the happy hunting grounds.”

Mark Leroy Andersen passed away on May 6, 2021, in Cottonwood, Ariz., after a long battle with cancer.

Mark was born April 8, 1942 to Roy and Elizabeth (Goding) Andersen in Sidney, NE.

He grew up on a farm in Sidney Draw, went to the country school and then finished his school years at Lorenzo High School. He graduated 1960 as Valedictorian of his class. He attended Chadron State College and graduated from Arizona State University with a chemistry degree. Mark worked as a chemist for 35 years.

Mark loved to play golf and play...